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BCCI drops A BOMB!
Rohit replaces Kohli as ODI captain, takes over from Rahane as Test vice-captain
Mohammed Rumman Khan | NT
Rohit Sharma has replaced Virat Kohli as India’s ODI captain - making him the leader of both India’s white-ball sides - ahead of the South Africa tour, one where he will also take over from Ajinkya Rahane as the Test vice-captain. The national selection committee has made Rohit Sharma the sole white-ball leader of the team till the 2023 50-over World Cup.
The BCCI announced the 18-member squad for the three Test series which doesn’t include all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, spinner Axar Patel, and opener Shubman Gill due to various injuries. Rohit recently led India in the T20I series against New Zealand at home immediately after the World Cup following Kohli’s decision to step down from the role. However, Kohli had expressed his wish to continue leading the ODI side until the 2023 World Cup in India.
Meanwhile, under-fire batter Ajinkya Rahane has managed to hold on to his spot in the Test squad. But he is expected to face stiff competition for a place in the playing XI with the selectors also picking Shreyas Iyer and Hanuma Vihari.Hanuma Vihari has made a comeback in the main squad while Ishant Sharma has been able to retain his place despite poor form. India will open the tour at SuperSport Park on December 26 and will play three Tests and three ODIs.
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