No Comparisons Between Kohli And Ajinkya Rahane, Please!

Arguably Rahane seems the calmer, more composed captain. Kohli, by his nature, is aggressive and visibly expressive of his intent. Each have their own strengths when it comes to managing the batting expectations...

- Sreelata S. Yellamrazu

The temptation is rife. With an early end to the second Test, the need to fill up the news-reels and television spots make for some spicy comparisons. But the timing is of concern which is why perhaps the discussions would be better served to stop at celebrations.

At the year rounds out rather nicely for team India, still poised with hope and expectation for 2021 and a possible Test trophy down under, having levelled the Border-Gavaskar four-Test series at 1-1, there is the predictable debate rearing its head. Does Ajinkya Rahane make for a better captain than Virat Kohli? That question was always going to be on the table since this is the first obvious opportunity that was designed fairly early in time when it was confirmed that Kohli would need to fly home to be present for the birth of his first child while Rahane would have a longer rein, spanning three Tests, albeit in a rigorous challenge down under.