Virat Kohli should not be rushed into Test captaincy: Sunil Gavaskar to NDTV

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar feels that it is not right to rush Virat Kohli into Test captaincy just yet as MS Dhoni is doing a good job. Speaking to NDTV, he emphasises the fact that comparisons between Kohli and Dhoni only put more pressure on them. Analysing India’s team selection for the tour of Australia, Gavaskar is of the opinion that Suresh Raina – who is making a Test comeback – should not worry about facing the short ball. He believes Raina to be a committed cricketer, the kind the Indian team needs right now. On Virender Sehwag’s exclusion, Gavaskar admitted that while Sehwag was a treat to watch in his prime, his lack of form cannot be overlooked as the team comes first.

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