Indian cricket: India's new head coach says Rohit Sharma will be the new captain of t20i. But Rahul Dravid said that no one can replace former captain Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli is very important for Indian cricket.
India's T20I captain Rohit Sharma had clarified the role of Virat Kohli during Rahul Dravid's tenure.
"Virat Kohli's role will not change. He will continue to do what he has been doing for the team for many years to come, ”said India's newly-appointed T20I captain Rohit Sharma at a virtual press conference on the eve of the first T20I against New Zealand, when asked about Kohli.
Indian cricket is rapidly entering a phase of transition. Just a few days after the T20 World Cup, in which India failed to qualify for the knockout stages, a new T20I captain - Rohit Sharma - and a new support staff led by veteran Rahul Dravid are preparing for Men in Blue. Match against World Cup runners-up New Zealand. Virat Kohli, who will no longer be India's captain in the smallest format, has decided to take a break from the three-match T20I series starting in Jaipur on Wednesday.
Kohli is expected to make a comeback in white ball cricket for the away series in South Africa. With less than a year to go before another T20 World Cup in Australia, it is certain that captain Kohli, whether captain or not, will play a key role in India's quest.
"Virat Kohli's role will not change. He will continue to do what he has been doing for the team for many years, "said India's newly-appointed T20I captain Rohit Sharma at a virtual press conference on the eve of the first T20I, when asked about Kohli.
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