Shahid Afridi, a former Pakistan cricketer, applauded the BCCI for appointing Rohit Sharma as captain for the T20I home series against New Zealand, and said Virat Kohli should “remain as merely a player.”
Shahid Afridi hailed the BCCI’s decision to choose Rohit Sharma as Team India captain for the forthcoming home T20I series against New Zealand, and admitted that he had expected such an announcement. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes Rohit’s attitude makes him a “great player,” adding that the swashbuckling batter “stays relaxed when appropriate and shows aggression when necessary.” Kohli has been rested for the. T20I series against. New Zealand after stepping down as captain after India’s defeat from the 2017 T20 World Cup.
Afridi, speaking on Samaa TV, stated, “This was always going to happen, according to Rohit. I’ve been playing with him for a year now (at Deccan Chargers). He’s a fantastic player who knows how to pick his shots. He maintains a calm demeanor when necessary and displays aggression when necessary. Both viewpoints will be presented to us.”
“As I already stated, this captaincy change was unavoidable. He ought to be given a chance “, he went on to say.
Meanwhile, Afridi also feels that Virat Kohli should give up captaincy in all formats and concentrate on his batting. The 33-year-old still remains as ODI and Test captain.
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