Former players back Rohit to replace Kohli as India’s T20 captain

Kohli, who has led India throughout codecs, has determined to relinquish Twenty20 captaincy after the 20-overs World Cup scheduled within the United Arab Emirates and Oman from Oct. 17. Kohli has a 27-14 win-loss ratio as India’s Twenty20 captain, whereas his Royal Challengers Bangalore crew proceed to chase their maiden IPL title.

Whereas the Indian cricket board just isn’t in any hurry to call a successor now, Rohit, IPL’s most profitable captain, is more likely to be elevated as India’s Twenty20 skipper.

For former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar, it’s a no-brainer. “Rohit deserves to be India’s subsequent T20 captain as a result of he has achieved effectively at any time when he’s been given a chance to steer India,” Vengsarkar informed a newspaper on Friday.

“In 2018, India gained the Asia Cup underneath his captaincy. Beside that, he’s been an distinctive captain for the Mumbai Indians, having led them to 5 IPL titles.”

Former participant Sandeep Patil additionally backed IPL’s most profitable captain for the job.

“Rohit has proved his mettle,” Patil, a part of India’s 1983 World Cup successful squad, informed the identical newspaper.

Kohli cited his “immense” workload as the explanation behind his choice however Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly mentioned the choice was made “retaining in thoughts the longer term roadmap.”

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar mentioned whereas Rohit was the most effective man to steer in 20-overs cricket, India ought to groom KL Rahul, who leads Kings XI Punjab in IPL, as a future white-ball captain.

“It’s essential to assume forward,” Gavaskar informed Sports activities Tak programme.”He has been performing effectively in IPL and 50-overs cricket as effectively on the worldwide stage. He could be made vice-captain,” added the previous batting nice.