Michael Vaughan has made a bold claim that he will make a viratory Kohli captain of the upcoming test series against England, starting from June 20. India is looking for a new captain in the longest game format after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement on May 7.
Similarly SHUBMAN GILL AND RISHABH PANT are mentioned to take over work But Vaughan feels that India should return and give the reins again. The former English captain also said that Gill could be a vice president on a tour.
“If I were India, I would give the captain a virat for a test series in England. SHUBMAN GILL may be his VC for tour.” Said Vaughan.
Kohli was the captain of the Indian test team from 2014 to 2022 and is the best Indian captain in terms of success. In Kohli’s 68 matches as a captain, India won 40 games and managed to draw 11 matches.
Kohli to consider retirement from tests
News appeared on May 10. May that Kohli considered retirement from the test cricket in front of the English series. It was revealed that the star dough told Bcci about his intention to leave the longest format of the game and is not available for the upcoming tour of England.
However, the head of the BCCI official asked Kohl to reconsider his decision, because India heads to the new championship cycle of the world without two of his most experienced doughs. If Kohli resigns from the tests, India will have to rely on Gill and Yashsvi Jaiswal to get them running.
The selection of the team for England Tour is expected to take place before the last week of May, because the new test captain will also be announced at that time. Kohli played 17 tests in England, including two WTC finals and scored 1096 runs on average 33.21.
Published:
Rishabh beniwal
Published on:
12 May 2025
