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​8 players who have captained Virat Kohli for Team India

Aug 18, 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli made his India debut in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2008. After initial struggles, Virat bounced back strongly and joined the leadership group in 2012. He captained India from 2015 to 2021.

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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has played under 8 captains in his international career so far. On the 16th anniversary of Virat's India debut, here's a look at 8 captains he has played under in international cricket.

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MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni was Virat Kohli's first captain in international cricket. He led Virat in all formats. Dhoni backed Virat early in his career and took him under his wing. Virat replaced Dhoni as India's all-format captain.

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Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina was Virat Kohli's captain on his T20I debut. Virat was the vice-captain in the T20I series. Raina played his last Test, ODI and T20I under Virat's captaincy.

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Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag was India's vice-captain for few years. Virat Kohli played under him in Tests and ODIs. Sehwag played one domestic tournament under Virat's leadership in 2013.

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Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir captained India in six ODIs. The Men in Blue won all matches under his captaincy. Virat Kohli was part of the team in the series when Gambhir was the captain.

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KL Rahul

KL Rahul captained India in all three formats on a stand-in basis in 2022. Virat Kohli has played all formats under Virat. Rahul isn't part of the leadership group now.

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Hardik Pandya

Virat Kohli has played ODI cricket under Hardik Pandya. Hardik looked set to become India's T20I captain after the 2024 World Cup but he was pipped by Suryakumar Yadav. Virat now only plays Tests and ODIs.

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Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah captained India in the one-off Test against England in 2022. Virat Kohli was part of the series and played under Bumrah. The right-arm pacer is likely to lose Test vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill.

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Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma replaced Virat Kohli as India's all-format captain in the 2021/22 season. Virat continues to play Tests and ODIs under Rohit. Rohit is confirmed to lead India in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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