Kohli is not only India's most-capped Test captain (61), but also the most successful with 33 wins.
After this disappointing result, there were a lot of fans who were dejected by this loss, but the former England spinner Graeme Swann pointed out that Kohli is not only India's most-capped Test captain (61), but also the most successful with 33 wins.
Thus, was completely against the idea of removing him as captain of the Indian team.
“Virat Kohli is an absolute champion and a superstar. He has added steel to the Indian team. You only have to see his passion whenever a wicket goes. (Look at) His face when there is a misfield. He is 100 percent committed to the job,” Swann told SportsKeeda.
“To get rid of Virat Kohli at the moment, when you have such a good captain, would be an absolute crime against cricket. I don't think they should look elsewhere. India lost that game because they were underprepared and under-cooked going into that Test match,” he added.
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While talking about Team India’s performance in the WTC final, the Englishman felt the subcontinental giants were underprepared for the big game as the last professional cricket they played was IPL in April and an intra-squad simulation match which was never going to be enough.
New Zealand on the other hand played a two-match Test series in England, which gave them a lot of game practice which must’ve helped them a lot in the big final.
“India just had net practice in Southampton. Nothing beats preparing for a Test match like actual Test match play. So New Zealand had everything in their favor when it came to who was going to win that game. That showed during the five days as India looked slightly rusty especially some of the batsmen,” the 42-year-old signed off.
(With SportsKeeda Inputs)