Expected Virat Kohli to lead Team India in 2022 Birmingham Test in Rohit Sharma's absence: Ravi Shastri
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Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri recently stated that he expected Virat Kohli to lead Team India in 2022 Birmingham Test in Rohit Sharma's absence. In the one-off Test, Jasprit Bumrahled India as they failed to defend 378 and lost by seven wickets.
Rohit Sharma-led India will face Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval, London on June 07. At present, the Indian cricketers are involved in the IPL 2023 edition and the WTC final-bound players will be eager to remain fit to take part in the WTC finale. Rohit, who has had quite a few injury concerns in the past, will be desperate to lead the charge and take India to their first-ever ICC title since 2013 with a memorable win over Australia.
Recently, former India head coach Ravi Shastri stated that if Rohit misses the WTC final due to unforeseen circumstances, Virat Kohli -- Rohit's predecessor -- can lead the side. In addition, he believes Kohli should have led India in the one-off Test versus England, in Birmingham, after Rohit had to sit out for testing positive for Covid-19.
If its for a major game like that (upcoming WTC final), then yes (forKohli to be the stand-in captain in case Rohit misses out). I mean, you want Rohit to be fit as he is the captain of the side. In case of unforeseen circumstances, definitely, I will look in that direction, Shastri was quoted as saying on ESPNcricinfo.
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Friday, April 28, 2023 at 9:26 am