Virat Kohli returned home from the Australia tour for the birth of his first child after India’s loss in the first Test in Adelaide. The Indian team led by Ajinkya Rahane then scripted a glorious turnaround to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by a 2-1 margin.
Ajinkya Rahane’s calm and collected demeanor on the field and the way he rallied his troops were hailed by cricket experts. There were even suggestions of the Mumbaikar being handed over the Indian Test captaincy permanently.
In his column for the Daily Mail UK, Nasser Hussain highlighted that India’s triumph in Australia might have been achieved under Rahane, but it was Virat Kohli’s drive to win that had rubbed off on the team.
The former England batsman cited the Indian skipper’s excellent record under intense pressure in run chases in white-ball cricket to drive home his point.
Nasser Hussain observed the England team need to be wary of Virat Kohli as the latter would be itching to set the record straight.
The renowned commentator highlighted that Virat Kohli’s zeal to succeed is evident even while playing football as part of his warm-up routine.
Virat Kohli being replaced as captain is a possibility now: Nasser Hussain
On the flip side, Nasser Hussain observed that an adverse result for India in the first Chennai Test could put immense pressure on Virat Kohli as a captain.
The 52-year old feels England can take advantage of this situation if they don’t let India win the first Test at Chepauk.
Virat Kohli has an outstanding record as a Test skipper at home. The Indian team have won 20 of the 26 Test matches they have played under his leadership, losing just once.
The Indian skipper would be hoping to continue in the same vein in the upcoming Test series against England. The four-match series holds even greater significance as the hosts need to win it by a 2-1 margin or better to book their spot in the final of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship.
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