INDIA TEAM IN TEST UNDER VIRAT KOHLI CAPTAINCY

Under Virat Kohli’s captaincy, the Indian Test team enjoyed a highly successful era. Kohli led India to historic wins, including their first-ever Test series victory in Australia in 2018. His aggressive and positive approach fostered a competitive team environment, resulting in consistent performances both at home and abroad. The team also secured series wins in the West Indies in 2019. Kohli’s leadership was marked by nurturing young talent and instilling a strong, fearless mindset. His tenure saw India rise as one of the top Test teams globally, with significant achievements and an elevated level of play.

HOW VIRAT KOHLI GOT CAPTAINCY 

Virat Kohli became the captain of the Indian Test team after MS Dhoni retired from Test cricket in December 2014. Dhoni, who had been captain since 2008, decided to step down to focus on limited-overs cricket and because of some tension with Kohli over team strategies.

Kohli, already known for his aggressive batting and leadership skills, was seen as the natural choice to lead the Test team. He was appointed as captain by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Initially, Kohli faced some challenges and criticism, but he quickly proved himself. Under his leadership, India achieved major successes, including a historic Test series win in Australia in 2018. Kohli’s captaincy established him as one of India’s most successful Test captains.

Virat Kohli’s Test Series as Captain

Here is a list of all Test series that Virat Kohli has captained for India, including series results and notable achievements:

1. India vs. Australia (2014-15)
   • Result: 2-0 Australia
   • Details: Kohli captained for the first two Tests; MS Dhoni led the final two Tests before his retirement.
2. India vs. Sri Lanka (2015)
   • Result: 2-1 India
   • Details: Series held in Sri Lanka, with Kohli leading India to a hard-fought victory.
3. India vs. South Africa (2015-16)
   • Result: 3-0 India
   • Details: India won the series comfortably at home.
4. India vs. England (2016)
   • Result: 4-0 India
   • Details: India won the series 4-0 at home, showing strong performances from the team.
5. India vs. Bangladesh (2017)
   • Result: 1-0 India
   • Details: India won the single Test match in Bangladesh.
6. India vs. Australia (2017-18)
   • Result: 2-1 India
   • Details: India won their first Test series in Australia, with Kohli leading from the front.
7. India vs. West Indies (2018)
   • Result: 2-0 India
   • Details: India won the series comfortably at home.
8. India vs. Australia (2018-19)
   • Result: 2-1 India
   • Details: India won the series in Australia, a historic achievement as it was their first Test series win down under.
9. India vs. England (2021)
   • Result: 2-1 India
   • Details: India won the series in England, showing strong performances despite challenges.
10. India vs. New Zealand (2021)
    • Result: 1-0 New Zealand
    • Details: New Zealand won the series 1-0 in a series held in India.

Under Virat Kohli’s captaincy, the Indian Test team achieved major successes, including historic series wins in Australia and England. His leadership brought strong performances and notable victories, making him a key figure in Test cricket.

CONCLUSION

As Test captain, Virat Kohli greatly influenced Indian cricket. He led the team to historic wins in Australia and England, showing strong leadership and a winning attitude. His time as captain made India a top team in Test cricket and left a lasting mark on the sport.