Will Virat Kohli be appointed Team India’s Test captain again?

Speculation is rife among several fans and experts that Team India Test captain Rohit Sharma is going to announce his retirement from Test cricket following the completion of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia due to his current horrible form.

Under the circumstance, the million dollar question is who will be the next captain of Team India in the longest format of the game.

Premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah is playing as the role of stand-in skipper at times in the red ball format in absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma. Though he has played that role brilliantly, the team management will not be interested to give him another huge responsibility to lead the team as he is already shouldering the responsibility of the bowling department. 

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Meanwhile, it seems any youngster in the team has not yet become ready yet to take the mantle of captaincy. In the midst of this growing unrest and uncertainty over India’s leadership, one name that seems to naturally rise to the surface is veteran batter Virat Kohli.

Former Indian captain Kohli has long been one of the most powerful figures in Indian cricket. His leadership, particularly in the longest format, has been undeniably effective over the years, making him one of India’s greatest Test captains. His pedigree as a player, coupled with his unflinching confidence and influence within the dressing room, naturally leads one to consider him as a key contender to take over the reins as the Test skipper once again on an interim basis.

Though players like Rahul and Bumrah are undoubtedly tactically astute, it is uncertain whether they possess the assertiveness required to steady the ship of the Indian team in turbulent times as captains. Most importantly, apart from Kohli’s vast experience, his return as Indian captain might offer a smoother transition of the team. However, fans must be intrigued by the question that is Kohli ready for the coveted role again?