"Rohit Sharma Wasn't Keen. I Said...": Sourav Ganguly On India Captaincy Change From Virat Kohli

10.11.2023 - 11:27 sports.ndtv.com

The Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma captiancy change saga remains one of the most controversial topics in Indian cricketing history.

It still isn't known what exactly transpired behind the scenes before Virat Kohli's exit as captain from all three formats of the game.

Rohit Sharma took over the baton from Kohli and has since done wonders in the role. However, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has revealed that Rohit wasn't keen on taking up the role.

Ganguly, in a chat with Kolkata TV, revealed that he had even given an ultimatum to Rohit, saying either he accepts captaincy himself or Ganguly would announce his name anyway. “Rohit Sharma wasn't keen on captaincy.

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