Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Decoding captaincy stats across formats
The BCCI on Saturday announced India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma is set to lead Team India versus Sri Lanka in the series. Rohit, who is India's full-time skipper in limited-overs, is also expected to lead the Test team on a permanent basis after Virat Kohli stepped down. We decode their captaincy numbers across formats, including the IPL.
Why does this story matter?
Rohit was earlier named India's T20I captain after Kohli decided to step down post the T20 World Cup. Kohli was removed as ODI captain as Rohit took over the reins. Now, it was a natural move by the BCCI to name Rohit as India's Test team skipper for the Lanka series. Earlier, he was promoted as the vice-captain in Tests as well.
Looking at Kohli's T20I captaincy stats
Kohli led in 50 T20Is, winning 30 of them. While India lost 16, two of them were abandoned. Two were won through Super Overs. He has recorded the second-most wins among Indian captains after MS Dhoni (42). Kohli is the seventh player after Dhoni, Eoin Morgan, William Porterfield, Aaron Finch, Kane Williamson, and Asghar Afghan to lead a side in 50 or more T20Is.
Here's how Rohit has fared as captain in T20Is
Rohit, who was India's T20I vice-captain earlier, had led the side in Kohli's absence several times. Post the T20 WC, his first assignment as full captain was against New Zealand last month. He also led against West Indies. Overall, Rohit has led India in 24 T20Is to date. He has secured 20 wins and just four losses at a win percentage of 83.33.
Their numbers as captain of the ODI team
Kohli led India in 95 ODIs, helping them seal, 65 wins and 27 losses. One match was tied, besides two games not having any result. He has a win percentage of 70.43. Meanwhile, Rohit has led India in 13 ODIs, winning 11 and losing two. He has a win percentage of 84.61.
Comparing their Test numbers as captain of India
Kohli led Team India in 68 matches (highest by an Indian). He helped India win 40 Tests (highest), besides losing 17 times. India also drew 11 Tests. He has a win percentage of 58.82. His last assignment was against SA. India lost the series 2-1. Meanwhile, Rohit hasn't led India in Tests. The series against Lanka will be his maiden assignment.
Their captaincy record in the Indian Premier League
Kohli had earlier stepped down as Royal Challengers Bangalore's skipper post the IPL 2021 season. He led the side in 140 games, winning 64, losing 69, and tying three games. Four games had no results. Rohit is a five-time winner of the IPL as Mumbai Indians' skipper. He has led MI in 129 games, winning 75 and losing 50. Four games have been tied.
