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Kohli will continue to lead India in Test matches
for somebody else to take over
from Virat, particularly Rohit
Sharma who has had experience
in white-ball cricket. Virat has
an exceptional record in bilater-
al T20 cricket also, in fact, it is
a little better than MS Dhoni,”
Ayaz Memon told ANI.
“Fewer number of matches
but he has been very successful
except in ICC trophies, that has
not happened with Virat. His
own batting form would have
been weighing on his mind so he
has decided that he is not going
to be the T20 captain team that
is what is announced.
“He has announced that he
would not captain the T20 team
in future irrespective of wheth-
er India wins the World Cup or
not, I think it is admirable be-
cause he could have easily taken
out the time and say let me see
if I win and then I will contin-
ue, but he has taken a position.
But having said that, it does not
mean he is the captain for the
other formats because that is up
to the selectors,” he added.
Former India cricketer Vi-
nod Kambli feels opening bats-
man Rohit Sharma will be In-
dia’s skipper in the T20Is after
the 2021 World Cup. “Now Vi-
rat is stepping down from cap-
taincy, I feel Rohit might get a
chance. Virat will now play to
his full potential as there will be
no pressure on him. I want Vi-
rat to play freely,” Kambli told
ANI. “I feel Rohit will take over
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 |
kohli’s five best t20 knocks
irat Kohli has led India
to some memorable wins
Vin the shortest format of
the game and while he is set to
step down as T20I skipper af-
ter the ICC T20 World Cup in
UAE and Oman, let’s take a
look at some thrilling victories
under his leadership.
• India vs Australia, Second
T20I in Sydney in 2020: Kohli
smashed 40 off 24 balls as In-
dia defeated Australia by six • India vs England, Third T20I
wickets to win the T20I series.
Australia had set a daunting
target of 195 but the then
India skipper despite a slow
start rose to the occasion and
led from the front to take the
visitors home.
• India vs New Zealand, Third
T20I in Hamilton in 2020:
Opting to bat, India were
three down for 96 in 11 overs.
But Kohli slammed 38 off 27
balls to take India to 179. The
Indian skipper might not have • India vs England, Second
played some breath-taking
shots but his calm approach
helped India reach 179 in 20
overs. New Zealand scored
179 in 20 overs and the game
went to Super Over with In-
dia coming out triumphant.
• India vs New Zealand, Third
T20I in Wellington in 2020:
Three days later India and
New Zealand again met in
a T2OI and the match went
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Rohit Sharma could be the new captain in limited over games
down the wire as New Zea-
land managed to reach 165
in 20 overs. Kohli might not
have played a good knock
but the thrill and aggression
he exuded on the field were
enough for the visitors to be
charged up for another excit-
ing Super Over. And, again
India defeated New Zealand
in Super Over to register a
noteworthy win.
in Bristol in 2018: This is one
of the most memorable T20I
Ravi Shastri
wins under Kohli’s captaincy.
Chasing 199, Kohli came out as India’s captain in T20I after
to bat when India was 62-2 in World Cup because he has led
the sixth over. While Rohit
Sharma smashed a sensation- Mumbai Indians to win many
al ton, Kohli accompanied times,” he added.
the opening batsman with a Kohli on Thursday an-
nounced that he would step
29-ball 43 before getting out. down as the T20I skipper of
India chased down the target the national side after the T20
with 8 balls left as Kohli add-
ed another win to his cap. World Cup slated to be played
in the UAE in October-Novem-
T20I in Nagpur in 2017: While ber this year.
He will continue to be avail-
opening for India, Kohli able for selection for the T20
didn’t have a good time with format post the upcoming ICC
the bat as he scored 21 off 15 event in 2021, which is hosted by
balls but the skipper did im-
press with his captaincy skills. the BCCI in UAE and Oman.
Chasing 145 in 20 overs, En- “Now everyone will see, Vi-
gland was cruising towards rat’s talent in the T20I. I am
looking forward to India, Pa-
victory but Kohli didn’t give kistan clash in World Cup, the
Jasprit Bumrah the ball in pressure and eagerness to per-
the middle overs and saved form well in those matches is
his two for the death.
immense,” said Kambli.