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"Why Is Virat Kohli Not India Captain?": Ex-CSK, RCB Star's Strongly Worded 'Valid Question'

Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath wants star batter Virat Kohli to lead the team in Test cricket. His comments came after India lost to South Africa by an innings and 32 runs in the first Test in Centurion last Thursday. Kohli had relinquished his Test captaincy during the same tour two years back, paving way for Rohit Sharma to become the new skipper in the longest format of the game. Rohit also replaced Kohli as India's full-time captain last year.

No Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma And Mohammed Shami In Harsha Bhogle's Test Team Of 2023. Only 2 Indians Find Place

Team India's had a mixed bag of results in Test cricket in 2023. The Rohit Sharma-led side played the final game of the year in the longest format of the game against South Africa, losing by an innings and 32 runs. India won Test series against Australia and West Indies, but lost the World Test Championship (WTC) final to the Pat Cummins-led side. In terms of individual performances, star batter Virat Kohli was the team's top-scorer with 671 runs in 12 innings at an average of 55.91. Following his knock of 76 in the second innings of the first Test against South Africa, Kohli ended the year with two centuries and as many half-centuries to his name.

"Not That We Don't Know How To Bat Outside...": Rohit Sharma's Sharp Counter After Loss To South Africa

India captain Rohit Sharma defended his batters after a crushing innings and 32 runs defeat to South Africa in the first Test in Centurion on Thursday. Trailing South Africa at the end of the first innings by 163 runs, India were bowled out for 131 in the second innings, despite Virat Kohli's 76. While Kohli held the fort in the second innings, KL Rahul had scored a century in the first innings. As rest of the Indian batters failed to perform at the SuperSport Park, Rohit, who registered 5 and 0 runs in the match, played down the talk of his players not knowing how to bat on overseas tracks.

"No One Looked Like Willing To Play Ugly": Ex-India Star Blasts Rohit Sharma And Co After South Africa 1st Test Loss

Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra believes that Rohit Sharma and Co were not ready to "take body blows and stick around" during the heavy defeat against South Africa in the first Test match in Centurion. India were completely outplayed by the hosts as they lost by an innings and 32 runs. The defeat meant that India will have to wait even more to win their maiden Test series in South Africa. During his analysis on JioCinema, Chopra said there was little fightback from India on Day 3 and except KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, the Indian batters did not look convincing against the Proteas.

Watch: Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Moment After Former Skipper's Dismissal Leaves Fans In Shock

Virat Kohli emerged as the lone fighter as India looked to put runs on the board against a formidable South Africa pace attack Thursday. Kohli's 76-run knock was the highest score by an Indian batter in the second innings, that too by a big margin, as the batting unit crumbled against Proteas pacers. On Day 3 of the first Test, skipper Rohit Sharma knew that Virat's dismissal meant that it was all over for the team. Yet, he went ahead and gave Kohli his due credit for the valiant knock.

"Virat Kohli 76, Extras 8...": What Team India's Scorecard Says About Batters' Performance

The Indian cricket team suffered one of its most humiliating defeats in a Test match in recent times, going down to South Africa by an innings and 32 runs in the series opener at Centurion. In the second innings, Virat Kohli emerged as the only batter who managed to fit the rampant Proteas pace attack, scoring 76 runs from 82 balls before being dismissed by Marco Jansen. While Kohli's valiant effort wasn't enough for India to even get South Africa to bat for the second time, what's astonishing is that the sum total of all other batters in the second innings was 47.

"Left Much To Be Desired...": Sachin Tendulkar Pinpoints Reason Behind India's Crushing Loss

It was a forgettable outing for the Indian cricket team in their last international match of 2023. Against South Africa, India were expected to deliver a great show in what has been called the 'Final Frontier' of the team. However, what resulted on the ground can be called a listless show. After India's first innings ended on 245, South Africa notched a huge 408-run total, courtesy Dean Elgar's 185. In the second innings, Virat Kohli (76) waged a lone battle, as Indians were all out for just 131. India lost the match by an innings and 32 runs.

First Time In 146 Years: Virat Kohli Achieves A New High In World Cricket

Stalwart batter Virat Kohli became the first batter to score 2000 runs in seven different calendar years during India's crushing defeat to South Africa in the 1st Test on Thursday. Dean Elgar's elegant 185 combined with South Africa's precise pace flattened India within three days. When the rest of the batters failed to deal with the deadly pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Nandre Burger, Kohli churned up runs with quick singles and boundaries.

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"Why Is Virat Kohli Not India Captain?": Ex-CSK, RCB Star's Strongly Worded 'Valid Question'

No Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma And Mohammed Shami In Harsha Bhogle's Test Team Of 2023. Only 2 Indians Find Place

"Not That We Don't Know How To Bat Outside...": Rohit Sharma's Sharp Counter After Loss To South Africa

"No One Looked Like Willing To Play Ugly": Ex-India Star Blasts Rohit Sharma And Co After South Africa 1st Test Loss

Watch: Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Moment After Former Skipper's Dismissal Leaves Fans In Shock

"Virat Kohli 76, Extras 8...": What Team India's Scorecard Says About Batters' Performance

"Left Much To Be Desired...": Sachin Tendulkar Pinpoints Reason Behind India's Crushing Loss

First Time In 146 Years: Virat Kohli Achieves A New High In World Cricket