Indian captain Virat Kohli supported Ajinkya Rahane, saying that when he goes on paternity leave after the first Test against Australia, this vice-captain will carry out the responsibility of leading the team brilliantly. Kohli said that the relationship between him and Rahane has been of ‘trust and mutual respect’.
Kohli will return home after the day-night match starting on Thursday for the birth of his first child, leaving Rahane to play the responsibility of captaining the team in the remaining three Tests.
Asked what kind of performance Rahane would perform in his absence, he said, “At first we have a very good understanding and respect each other for so many years.” We have played a lot of partnerships, batting together, which is based on trust and understanding on each other what needs to be done for the team. ‘