5 reasons why Virat Kohli got off to a great start as captain

#2 Ashwin has been brilliant as an allrounder

Ashwin has been brilliant as an allrounder under Kohli’s captaincy

Ravichandran Ashwin has always been a valuable bowler for the Indian team but he has improved leaps and bounds as an allrounder under Kohli’s captaincy. Kohli has shown immense faith in him by promoting him to number six in the batting order and he has fulfilled the trust by his performances. His hundred against the West Indies recently is a testimony to the fact that the trust shown upon him by Kohli is justified.

Ashwin has picked up 89 wickets in 14 Tests at an incredible average of 18.94 under Kohli’s captaincy and he has also scored 523 runs at an average of 30.76. Considering the tough pitches against Sri Lanka and South Africa, an average of 30.76 is an impressive one for the off-spinner. Kohli is lucky to have a genuine allrounder like Ashwin in his team and he has utilized him well in his captaincy.