3 Reasons Why Virat Kohli Should Captain India In England Test Series
The BCCI are mulling over several names who can lead India on the England tour. While names like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah are in discussion, it won't be a bad idea to give the leadership back to the veteran Virat Kohli.
3 Reasons Why Virat Kohli Should Captain India In England Test Series (Source: IANS)
Who'll lead India on the England tour after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket? It's one of the most debated questions in the Indian cricket fraternity today. Rohit's form with the bat was not great, and according to reports, the BCCI didn't want him to lead the side in England, forcing him to retire from the format.
Names of Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul as the next India Test captains are being discussed, but all have their pros and cons. A fit Bumrah should have been the ideal choice, but he may not play all the games due to workload management. Shubman Gill is the future of Indian cricket, however, he hasn't really set the stage on fire in Test cricket. KL Rahul is a credible leader, but lacks leadership experience in the longer format.
The England tour is vital for India, and the team needs a strong leader to see them through in England. Amidst the discussions, the name of Virat Kohli as captain has also popped up. Kohli stepped down as captain after the series defeat to South Africa in 2022.
Kohli was the captain when India last toured England in 2021-22, and gave the team a 2-1 lead in the first four games before the series was postponed. The final Test was played in July 2022, and Bumrah led the side as Kohli had stepped down.
Why Virat Kohli Is A Perfect Choice To Lead India?
Proven Leadership Record: Virat Kohli had an outstanding record as Test captain. He led India to many great wins overseas, making them one of the toughest touring teams. India are down on confidence after back-to-back series defeats to New Zealand and Australia, and Kohli's aggressive leadership could restore the belief in the Indian Test side, which is very important during a tough series against England.
Leading From The Front: Kohli's best result as a batter has come while leading Team India. He is one of India's mainstays in the batting, and if he can find form, it will boost India's chances of a win. Captaining India again will give him the extra motivation to do well.
Hunger To Win ICC Title: Kohli hasn't won an ICC title as a captain, and his return to the helm will give him another opportunity to win the silverware for the country. This will also give BCCI enough time to mull over options for who can lead India in the future.
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