: Data check: Virat Kohli’s ODI numbers as skipper and batter are exceptional #IndiaNEWS Rohit Sharma will captain India in both white-ball formats, the BCCI said on Wednesday, as it named the Test

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Data check: Virat Kohli’s ODI numbers as skipper and batter are exceptional #IndiaNEWS
Rohit Sharma will captain India in both white-ball formats, the BCCI said on Wednesday, as it named the Test squad for this month’s South Africa tour. Known as “The Hitman� because of his powerful hundreds and six-hitting, Sharma took over the T20I side in November after India’s dismal showing at the World Cup in Dubai and led a series sweep at home against New Zealand.The 34-year-old replaced Virat Kohli, who stepped down as T20I skipper in September citing his “immense workload�. Kohli now no longer be the ODI skipper either.Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and ODI captaincy: If no one else, Indian cricket fans deserve to know whyThe decision comes as a surprise to many because Kohli has been immense for India in ODIs – both as a batter and as skipper. As a batter, he has averaged 72.65 since taking over as captain and he had a winning percentage of 70.43 – a number bested only by Ricky Ponting (76.14) and Hansie Cronje (73.70).But while his numbers are great, perhaps his inability to win an ICC Trophy counted against him. There are various theories about why he got the sack but there has been no official word from the BCCI.The selectors have not explained their reasoning...Read more

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