Virat Kohli's decision takes fan by surprise.In another shocking development, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli announced on Sunday he'll step down as the IPL captain of the RCB franchise next season.The decision came hot on the heels of his call to renounce the duties in T20Is after the upcoming 2021 T20 World Cup. Kohli explained he was contemplating the option for 'a while'. He mentioned that he wants to be fully committed to the franchise's performance in the coming years for which he'll need to manage his workload.The 32-year-old said he'll want to give the RCB owners and management time to plan before the 'transition', starting with next year's mega auction. Kohli also thanked his fans for their support, while also assuring them that he'll continue to serve RCB for the rest of his career.As expected, passionate fans, supporters and even most of the pundits took to Twitter by storm. While some reacted emotionally, others expressed their feelings with memes and one-liners. The following are the best of the reactions:Mike Hesson@CoachHessonHave only been here a short time but I thank you @imVkohli for all you have done for @RCBTweets as a fully committed leader and team man, your energy and passion is infectious.I know the boys are fully committed to help send you out on a well deserved high skipper 🤝#PlayBold twitter.com/rcbtweets/stat…Royal Challengers Bangalore@RCBTweetsVirat Kohli to step down from RCB captaincy after #IPL2021“This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me.”: Virat Kohli#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers10:55 AM · Sep 19, 20211836469Virat Kohli to step down from RCB captaincy after #IPL2021“This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me.”: Virat Kohli#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers https://t.co/QSIdCT8QQM1:49 AM · Oct 11, 2018Have only been here a short time but I thank you @imVkohli for all you have done for @RCBTweets as a fully committed leader and team man, your energy and passion is infectious.I know the boys are fully committed to help send you out on a well deserved high skipper 🤝#PlayBold twitter.com/rcbtweets/stat…Joy Bhattacharjya@joybhattacharjVirat Kohli didn't make it about himself. He made it about giving his best for India and RCB till the end of his playing days. My respect for him just keeps growing.10:56 AM · Sep 19, 20219415Virat Kohli didn't make it about himself. He made it about giving his best for India and RCB till the end of his playing days. My respect for him just keeps growing.KSR@KShriniwasRaoAn expected decision & a good one from Virat Kohli. If he's not going to lead India in T20s any further, makes no sense continuing to lead in #IPL. Let a new man take over.The way I see it, Virat is lightening up. Reducing excess baggage. This is ominous for his opponents.10:56 AM · Sep 19, 2021236An expected decision & a good one from Virat Kohli. If he's not going to lead India in T20s any further, makes no sense continuing to lead in #IPL. Let a new man take over.The way I see it, Virat is lightening up. Reducing excess baggage. This is ominous for his opponents.Sharath Dboss Fan@dboss_sharathPls Bai @imVkohli continue the captain pls boss . King is king10:57 AM · Sep 19, 2021Pls Bai @imVkohli continue the captain pls boss . King is king https://t.co/VA3qOwJXkVCricketMAN2@man4_cricketReally heart break man. Virat Kohli Step Down first India's T20 Captain after T20 World Cup and now Stepping down RCB's Captain after IPL 2021. Speachless at the moment.10:42 AM · Sep 19, 202144993Really heart break man. Virat Kohli Step Down first India's T20 Captain after T20 World Cup and now Stepping down RCB's Captain after IPL 2021. Speachless at the moment.Tayib Khalifa@MTK890First messi left Barcelona,Now Virat Kohli stepping down as captain of T20 for both country and franchise 😭🥺10:56 AM · Sep 19, 2021First messi left Barcelona,Now Virat Kohli stepping down as captain of T20 for both country and franchise 😭🥺 https://t.co/YPVCFEkfHlAkshat OM@AkshatOM3Being a Virat Kohli Fan is Not Easy ! 💔#RCB10:58 AM · Sep 19, 202171Being a Virat Kohli Fan is Not Easy ! 💔#RCB https://t.co/p4uPGvsORbPranjul SharmaJi@SharmaaJie#viratkholi*Virat Kohli will step down as RCB captain after this season*Kohli fans :10:56 AM · Sep 19, 20211#viratkholi*Virat Kohli will step down as RCB captain after this season*Kohli fans : https://t.co/kN6XPH4rLIV I P E R™@VIPERofflWhether he is Captain or Not . We fans Always celebrate him and We always with you ❤️ Love You @imVkohli10:50 AM · Sep 19, 202114079Whether he is Captain or Not . We fans Always celebrate him and We always with you ❤️ Love You @imVkohli https://t.co/zEMMJoBvnLGirish@ViratkohliFabbSeptember 16th - Virat Kohli announces to step down as Indian T20I captain after the T20 WC 2021.September 19th - Virat Kohli announces to step down as RCB captain after IPL 2021.I can't see my man like this 😭😭💔He's frustrated and sad 💔I'm speechless 💔10:45 AM · Sep 19, 2021287September 16th - Virat Kohli announces to step down as Indian T20I captain after the T20 WC 2021.September 19th - Virat Kohli announces to step down as RCB captain after IPL 2021.I can't see my man like this 😭😭💔He's frustrated and sad 💔I'm speechless 💔 https://t.co/P7401UVN8oNeal Caffrey@AI_freakAlways believed you'll be captain to this franchise till retirement but, this news is hurting man @imVkohli 💔💔💔 Idk what you're going through but you don't deserve this 😭😭10:45 AM · Sep 19, 2021235Always believed you'll be captain to this franchise till retirement but, this news is hurting man @imVkohli 💔💔💔 Idk what you're going through but you don't deserve this 😭😭 https://t.co/QTnsZQNr6EA$शोक 🇮🇳@Ashok_blue_bVirat kohli have decided to step down as RCB captain after #IPL2O21 💔10:53 AM · Sep 19, 202165Virat kohli have decided to step down as RCB captain after #IPL2O21 💔 https://t.co/1XXclt7OO5Adithya@itskantriThis is not how you used to smile before 🥲 @imVkohli10:53 AM · Sep 19, 202171This is not how you used to smile before 🥲 @imVkohli https://t.co/BMUFdyekM1Tweetera@DoctorrSayss#ViratKohli to step down from RCB captaincy after IPL2021Virat Kohli nowadays : #captaincy10:50 AM · Sep 19, 202194#ViratKohli to step down from RCB captaincy after IPL2021Virat Kohli nowadays : #captaincy https://t.co/S2s1qnAtVOOfficial Shamsi (MSH) ( ❤ A ❤)@MsHaidriVirat can't do it man please Fans Can't see you like this Why @imVkohli 💔💔😢😢10:50 AM · Sep 19, 202142Virat can't do it man please Fans Can't see you like this Why @imVkohli 💔💔😢😢 https://t.co/TzPuRgm7QCSaurabh Tripathi@SaurabhTripathSA request to every single Viratian and RCBian out there:- Guys..don't panic..don't lose your heart,these are the trying times but nothing's more important than his happiness...he knows what he's doing,just be with him on this low..Your King needs Y'all #ViratKohli @imVkohli #RCB11:01 AM · Sep 19, 2021126A request to every single Viratian and RCBian out there:- Guys..don't panic..don't lose your heart,these are the trying times but nothing's more important than his happiness...he knows what he's doing,just be with him on this low..Your King needs Y'all #ViratKohli @imVkohli #RCB https://t.co/ci3WXNX7GzYou can check out the IPL 2021 schedule here. Full statment from Virat KohliIn a statement to RCB management after announcing the decision, Kohli said:"It has been a great and an inspiring journey, captaining a talented bunch of players in the RCB squad. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the RCB management, coaches, support staff, players, and the entire RCB family, who have been instrumental in the growth of the franchise over the years.It wasn't an easy decision but one that has been well thought of and in the best interest of this wonderful franchise. The RCB family remains close to my heart as we continue to strive to achieve excellence. As I have mentioned previously in many occasions, I will only play for RCB until my retirement from the game of cricket."The skipper will be back in action on Monday, playing against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai.