Mumbai, December 27, 2012 : .Former India Head Coach Ravi Shastri thinks that a split captaincy between Virat and Rohit is the best way forward.
The arrangement may be a blessing for Sharma and Kohli, as Sharma will have to manage all formats.Sharma became the T20I captain after Kohli resigned.
Sharma became the white-ball captain, with Kohli remaining the red-ball skipper.This was just before India’s Test team left for South Africa.
It’s my opinion that it is the best way.Virat and Rohit could see this as a blessing.
Shastri compared his relationship with Kohli, having been part of the team’s setup from 2014-2016 and 2017-2020 as head coach.We are both very aggressive and want to win.It was obvious very quickly that you must take 20 wickets to win.We decided to be aggressive and fearless in cricket.Although you might lose some games, it was worth the effort.Once you get one over the line, you’re able to spread your infectious game.
Sharma’s outstanding Test cricket debut as opener in 2019 is also credit to Shastri.The 59-year old said that it was clear to him why he made the decision.”I thought that if I don’t get the best from him as a player, then it would be a failure to coach them because they have too much talent.”
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