Shoaib Akhtar wants split captaincy for India if Rohit does well

However, their bid to retain the trophy took a big hit when Virat Kohli announced that he would be returning to after the first Test, to attend his pregnant wife Anushka. This also provides a chance for Rohit Sharma to showcase his talent as a skipper.

Hyderabad: India, who are in Australia for the T20s, ODIs and Tests lined up in the next two months, are going to rigorous training in a bid to keep their winning streak in Australia. The last time India were there in Australia, they defeated the hosts 2-1 in Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

However, their bid to retain the trophy took a big hit when Virat Kohli announced that he would be returning to after the first Test, to attend his pregnant wife Anushka. This also provides a chance for Rohit Sharma to showcase his talent as a skipper. With Kohli set to miss the next Tests, he is likely to lead the side even though Ajinkya Rahane is already named deputy to Kohli in Test matches. Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar wants India to consider split captaincy if Rohit does well Down Under.

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“Rohit is one of the greatest batsmen India has produced. Now he also understands the real value of his talent. Australia will be his best chance to prove himself as captain. He should grab it with both hands. He has the talent and ability to lead the team. It will be a tough test for India, and I would look for these kinds of situations as a player. The whole world would be looking at Rohit as captain and batsman. If he does well for himself and the team, then there should be a debate about split captaincy,” said Akhtar.