While Team India was taking on England in the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday, Dinesh Karthik made his captaincy debut, leading a second-string Indian team in a Tour game against Derbyshire on the same day.
After scoring a century against Ireland in the second T20I earlier this week, Deepak Hooda scored a match-winning fifty as India defeated Derbyshire by seven wickets.
Although it was only a practice match, Karthik was elated after making his captaincy debut and shared an emotional message on social media "Have been around for many years but this was the first time I led the team in blue.
Even though it was a warm-up game, it felt special and a great honour. Big thanks to all who have always supported and for the wishes.