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Chakravarthy and Ashwin Contrast Kohli’s Inspirational Style With Rohit’s Tactical Acumen

They reflect a renewed focus on India’s captaincy dynamics following Kohli’s May retirement from Tests

R Ashwin and Varun Chakaravarthy weighed in on the Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli captaincy debate.
Varun Chakaravarthy, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli | Image: AP
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Overview

  • Varun Chakravarthy praised Virat Kohli as an exceptional leader whose motivational style and on-field energy uplift teammates.
  • R Ashwin agreed that Rohit Sharma’s captaincy hinges on meticulous tactical decisions in field placements and match scenarios.
  • Their remarks on June 30 have reignited the long-running contrast between Kohli’s inspirational approach and Rohit’s strategic acumen.
  • Kohli formally retired from Test cricket on May 12 after stepping down from captaincy across all formats.
  • Under Rohit’s leadership, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy, reinforcing his tactical reputation.