Virat Kohli is the greatest cricketer of this generation. His phenomenal career has been glittered with milestones that seem impossible to emulate for the sheer consistency, dedication, commitment and passion for cricket. Virat Kohli is often considered a role model for the upcoming crop of players as the batter has surreal consistency which is quite
Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest batters in white-ball cricket India has ever seen. He has been leading the Indian cricket team in all formats since Feb 2022 after Virat Kohli stepped down, or as many would say, was removed by the BCCI according to sources with knowledge.
Virat Kohli as Test captain
In 68 Tests, India won 40 and lost 17 with Virat Kohli at the helm. Of this, India won 16 Tests out of the 36 played overseas. He has scored at an average of 55 in Tests as captain, with 20 centuries. Virat Kohli was on another level in the Test cricket as under his leadership, there was a fear amongst the opposition teams and the Test cricket was at pinnacle
Rohit Sharma as Test captain
In 10 tests, Rohit won 5 and lost 3 Tests. While it seems too early to judge his captaincy, many have questioned his place in the team in overseas conditions.
Rohit Sharma’s overseas Test record
His batting average is a shade over 30 in 29 Tests. It is fair to say he has not yet played to his potential in Test matches abroad. The batter is also quite injury prone and in his absence BCCI had given the reins to the likes of dashing batter KL Rahul and bowing sensation Jasprit Bumrah as well. With age not on his side, it would be interesting to see how long BCCI will back the Hit-Man.
Why is Virat Kohli a better choice as captain?
There is a simple answer to this question: The ‘Will To Win’. He stood out for his aggressive and attacking cricket style that transformed the Indian team. India remained the No. 1 Test team for 42 months under his reign. The players played with a no-nonsense attitude and never allowed a team to dominate them.
Virat Kohli stood up for himself and the team whenever the opposition tried to sledge or play mind games. India gave it back, and they packed a punch when they hit back. No opposition dared to try; the ones who did get it back. The message was loud and clear: do not mess with us.
The players’ and team’s performances reflected Virat Kohli’s unparalleled desire to win.
His stature as a talismanic captain is difficult to emulate.
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