Rohit Can Replace Virat after T20 World Cup

As far as India’s limited overs arrangement is concerned, there could be a change in the leadership. Because skipper Virat Kohli is likely to step down from the role and hand over the duties to his deputy Rohit Sharma. Kohli is the current captain of India in all formats. He has established himself as one of the greatest players of all time.

Given his record as a stand-in captain with the success of the IPL, there are rumors of Rohit Sharma taking charge, at least in T20Is. Where he has further enhanced his claim by getting Mumbai Indians five titles. However, it may become a reality. When the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will end in UAE. And Virat Kohli is now eager to focus on his batting.

“Virat Kohli himself will announce. He believes that he needs to focus on his batting and go back to become the best batsman in the world.

Virat Kohli has Led India in 95 ODIs so Far:

The 32-year-old Virat Kohli has led India in 95 ODIs so far. and has a win percentage of 70.43, with 65 wins from 27 losses. So far in 45 T20Is where he has been the captain, India have won 27 times while losing 14 times.

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On the other hand, 34-year-old Rohit Sharma led India 10 times in ODIs. and won on eight occasions, losing twice. In T20Is, he has captained them 19 times. Out of which they have won 15 and lost four.

He Also Felt that his Overall Responsibilities as Captain were Taking a Toll on his Batting:

“It will sum up a historic Test cycle from India’s point of view. Virat Kohli also felt that his overall responsibilities as captain across formats were taking a toll on his batting. He needs that space and freshness because he has so much to offer. If Rohit takes over as the whiteball captain. So Virat can continue to lead India’s red ball aspirations. And can work on his T20 and ODI batting. He is just 32 years old and given his fitness he will easily play top cricket for at least five to six years,” the report quoted sources as saying.

The Biggest Criticism of Virat Kohli’s Captaincy is his Failure to lift a Major ICC Trophy:

One of the biggest criticisms of Virat Kohli’s captaincy since taking over the team has been his failure to lift a major ICC trophy. Recently, in June, India had also lost in the final of the World Test Championship, which intensified the conversation.

However, as reported by TOI, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and the India team management have held meetings over the change of guard over the past few months. At least in white-ball cricket.

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