Former India chief selector, MSK Prasad, has raised questions about the selectors not considering Virat Kohli for the Test captaincy role once again. Kohli stepped down as the Test captain in January 2022 after India’s series defeat to South Africa, and Rohit Sharma took over the leadership. Prasad expressed doubt about the future captaincy roles of Rohit and Hardik Pandya in white-ball cricket.
MSK Prasad highlighted the importance of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle in the selectors’ mindset for the upcoming 2023-25 cycle. He mentioned Ajinkya Rahane’s comeback as the Test team’s vice-captain and questioned why Kohli couldn’t be chosen as captain again if the selectors were looking beyond Rohit.
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“When Ajinkya Rahane can come back and become the vice-captain, then why not Virat Kohli? I don’t know what the mindset of Virat is on captaincy. In case selectors are thinking beyond Rohit, I don’t know whether they are thinking, but if they are thinking beyond Rohit, then I think Virat can also be an option,” MSK Prasad stated during an interview with Khel Now.
MSK Prasad’s remarks come as Virat Kohli is currently in the West Indies for India’s multi-format series against the West Indies. The tour begins with a two-match Test series in Dominica and Trinidad. Kohli, known for his exceptional skills and dedication to the game, is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming series.
“Why not Virat Kohli? When Ajinkya Rahane can come back and become the vice-captain, then why not Virat Kohli? I don’t know what the mindset of Virat is on captaincy. In case selectors are thinking beyond Rohit, I don’t know whether they are thinking but if they are thinking beyond Rohit, then I think Virat can also be an option,” the former cricketer added.
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The selectors’ decision on the Test captaincy role and the future leadership of the white-ball teams will be eagerly awaited. As India gears up for their tour, the focus will be on the team’s performance and the role Kohli will play in shaping the team’s success. Cricket enthusiasts and fans of the Indian team will closely watch the developments as the series unfolds.
