The statement came after Kohli announced that he would step down from the T20I captaincy after the World CupGavaskar said this after Virat Kohli announced on Thursday that he would step down from the T20I captaincy after the World Cup. Sunil Gavaskar feels KL Rahul is captaincy material and should be groomed as a future leader of the Indian cricket team. “It’s a good thing that the BCCI is looking ahead. “If India are looking to groom a new captain, then KL Rahul can be looked at. He can be made vice-captain.”Gavaskar added: “Rahul has shown very impressive leadership qualities in the IPL (for Punjab Kings).

Source: The Telegraph September 16, 2021 21:56 UTC