Reports: No name has been discussed to replace Virat Kohli as Test captain yet

Virat Kohli relinquished captaincy of the Indian Test side after the conclusion of the three-match Test series against South Africa. The Indian side went down to the Proteas 1-2.

And now, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official has revealed that no name has been discussed as of now to replace Kohli. The BCCI official also added that as of now, Rohit Sharma is the vice-captain of the Indian Test side.

The official further added that there is enough time for the BCCI to decide who will replace Kohli as the next Test captain.

“No name has been discussed to replace Virat Kohli yet. Rohit Sharma is the designated vice-captain of the team. There is enough time to decide who will replace Virat Kohli as Test captain,” said the BCCI official as quoted by NDTV.

The selectors will take a call in due course: BCCI official

The official also added that the BCCI will soon take a call as to who will replace Virat Kohli as the skipper of the Indian Test side. Adding that the Indian selectors are still deliberating on the options, the official concluded by stating that the selection committee will give its final recommendation in due course of time.

“BCCI selectors will take a call on this in due time. Selectors will deliberate all the options. The selection committee will make the final recommendation,” concluded the BCCI official.

Virat Kohli is arguably the most successful Test captain of the Indian side. He holds the record for leading India to the most Test wins (40), and has led the Indian Test side in 68 matches in the white flannels.

India won their first-ever Test series in Australia with Kohli at the helm of affairs and also reached the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) under Kohli’s stewardship. India’s next Test match will commence on 25th February 2022 against the Sri Lankan side, and it will be Kohli’s 100th Test for his country in the whites. This match will be played in Bangalore.