Published 20:20 IST, January 23rd 2021

Brad Hogg reveals why sacking Virat Kohli from captaincy might backfire on Team India

Brad Hogg has revealed why sacking Virat Kohli as captain might backfire on Team India after their historic Test series win against Australia Down Under

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Veteran Australian spinner Br Hogg has warned that sacking Virat Kohli from captaincy might end up destroying Team India's culture. Kohli returned back to India on paternity leave after team's humiliating loss in first Test at elaide Oval that was played under lights. 

It was a forgettable outing for Men In Blue as y ended up registering ir lowest-ever Test score of 36 with batsman managing to reach double-figures as opener Mayank Agarwal was top-scorer with nine runs to his name.

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'If you change it...': Br Hogg

"He (Virat Kohli) bats better when he is captain. I think if you change it, it would destroy culture of that Indian team. It might affect Kohli's batting. He wouldn't want it to happen, but it will happen," said Hogg while speaking on his YouTube channel.

"Yes, Ajinkya Rahane has done a fantastic job in last three Test matches in Australia. He is cool, calm, collective. He is quite decisive, and he doesn't get agitated. He is a fantastic leer. But I will leave him as vice-captain because I think Virat Kohli les from front," two-time World Cup winner ded.

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Team India's great fightback after elaide debacle 

Even though Aussies drew first blood, it was India who h last laugh as y performed exceptionally well in following Test match at MCG (Boxing Day), ensuring that hard-fought third Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground ended in a stalemate before delivering kckout blow at Gabba, Brisbane to retain iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy by registering a 2-1 win. 

At same time, Men In Blue also breached Australia's fortress Gabba after a long wait of nearly 33 years. Aussies h t lost a single Test match at venue since 1988.

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20:20 IST, January 23rd 2021