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mediumWho succeeded Virat Kohli as India's Test captain in early 2022?
AKL Rahul
BAjinkya Rahane
✓Rohit Sharma
DShikhar Dhawan
Answer Explanation
Rohit Sharma was appointed India's Test captain in early 2022 after Virat Kohli stepped down following the South Africa Test series loss. Rohit led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title.
Rohit Sharma in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 67 | 4,301 | 40.6 | 212 | 2 | 1/26 |
| ODI | 291 | 12,120 | 49.3 | 264 | 9 | 2/27 |
| T20I | 159 | 4,231 | 32.1 | 121* | 1 | 1/22 |
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Virat Kohli in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 123 | 9,230 | 46.9 | 254* | 0 | - |
| ODI | 315 | 15,080 | 59.1 | 183 | 5 | 1/13 |
| T20I | 125 | 4,188 | 48.7 | 122* | 4 | 1/13 |
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Compare Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli side by side
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