Kohli took over India’s Test captaincy in 2014-15 after MS Dhoni’s sudden retirement from the longest format of the game during the Australia tour. By 2017, the dashing right-handed batter had become India’s all-format captain, while Shastri took charge as head coach.
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Virat Kohli did a magnificent job: Ravi Shastri
Praising Virat, Ravi Shastri said on Sky Sports, “It was great. He (Kohli) was the one man I identified who will lead the team, and I wanted him to lead the team. Once I took over the job and once Dhoni had finished, and he did a magnificent job.”
"He did a magnificent job" ?Ravi Shastri on what it was like to be India coach whilst Virat Kohli was captain ?? pic.twitter.com/b142Hmgg5i
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) August 14, 2025Virat Kohli gears up for Australia ODIs
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Despite this, the former Indian captain’s presence remains crucial for India due to his experience and consistency in the format. Notably, India’s tour of Australia is scheduled to begin from October 19 to 25, where Kohli would be eager to show why he’s still India’s ODI king.
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