Ind vs Eng: No way are we trying to hint that Rohit is not a good captain. But Kohli’s presence surely helps Rohit as well and the side would certainly miss that at Rajkot.
Rajkot: Virat Kohli is an important member in the Indian set-up. He is arguably the best batter in the world, if not the best. And that is why when Kohli is not around, it is a big setback for India. With Kohli missing the Test series versus England, captain Rohit Sharma will face a lot of problems during the Rajkot Test with the series locked at 1-1. Here is how Rohit and Team India will miss the services of Kohli at Rajkot.
Rohit’s Captaincy Challenge: With Kohli giving inputs to Rohit, things look more in control. No way are we trying to hint that Rohit is not a good captain. But Kohli’s presence surely helps Rohit as well and the side would certainly miss that at Rajkot.
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Inexperienced Batting Line-up: In the absence of veterans like Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Kohli, the side lacks the experience. Had Kohli been there, the middle-order would have looked more stable and that would have helped against a formidable side like England.
Problems Tackling Spin: You need quality batters to counter the spin Indian pitches offer and that is where the side would be missing the services of Kohli. The former India captain has a lot of experience of playing spin on Indian pitches and in this series, that could have made all the difference.
A report suggests that Kohli could be back for the fifth and final Test at Dharamshala, but again, there is no confirmation on that. The Rajkot Test starts from February 15.
