Reports | Virat Kohli to step down as limited-overs captain after T20 World Cup

There have been serious discussions among cricket experts and fans to hand over at least T20I captaincy to Rohit Sharma. According to reports, Kohli has had discussions with Rohit and team management regarding the change of captaincy. Considering Kohli’s added pressure as skipper in all three formats and his failure to win ICC trophies, Rohit might get a chance to take the captaincy role in at least one format.

Times of India, quoting a BCCI claimed that Kohli "himself will make the announcement. He is of the view that he needs to concentrate on his batting and go back to becoming what he's always been — the best batsman in the world."

"Virat is also the first to realise that his overall responsibilities as captain across formats are taking a toll on his batting. He needs that space and freshness because he has a lot more to offer. If Rohit takes over as whiteball captain, Virat can continue leading India’s red-ball aspirations and work on his T20 and One-day batting. He’s just 32 and given his fitness, he will easily play top cricket another five to six years at least," the report continued.

Rohit Sharma has proved his mettle as captain by guiding Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles whereas Kohli is yet to win the title for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Also, Rohit, an established Test opener now, has guided India to 15 wins in 19 matches as captain.