Ajinkya Rahane remains the vice-captain in India’s revised squad for the Australia Test, but Irfan Pathan feels that the much more experienced Rohit Sharma should lead the side in the absence of Virat Kohli who after playing in the opening match of the series will not be available.
Kohli has been granted paternity leave after the first Test and Pathan said that this would greatly impact the team which won the historic series led by him two years ago. Pathan said, ‘Virat Kohli’s absence will have a great impact on the team, but you should respect his decision. We should accept life outside cricket, the family is very important. ‘
Rohit, leading Mumbai Indians, has won the team 4 Indian Premier League titles and has also won two big trophies for India in the Nidahas Trophy and Asia Cup. He said, ‘There is nothing against Rahane, but Rohit should captain. He is a great captain and he has proved and he also has the necessary experience. ‘
