Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma: 6 Players To Lead Team India in All Three Formats

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

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Virat Kohli

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Rohit Sharma

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KL Rahul

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MS Dhoni

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Ajinkya Rahane

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Virender Sehwag

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[{"selector":"#anim-de835e31-bee0-47bb-b271-6fb59cae2c85 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-17.364045408586563%, -11.249128528552664%) scale(1.4310344827586206)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] These Indians have proved their mettle in white ball as well as red ball cricket, not only as good players but also as strong leaders.