Captains in Champions Trophy 2017: The evolution in pictures

Sarfaraz Ahmed

Sarfaraz Ahmed (2006 and 2017)

Just like Kohli, Sarfaraz is a U-19 World Cup winning captain, who led his side to an unlikely win against India in the final of the 2006 edition. He returns with a healthy mixture of youth and experience, as they look to win their first Champions Trophy. Initially in his career, he had to fight for a place in the Pakistani team with the brother-duo of Kamran and Umar Akmal.

He was given the T20 captaincy of the Pakistan team post the 2016 World T20, and was handed over the ODI captaincy in February this year. Having made the captain this year, Sarfaraz’s real test as captain is now, with the side losing their opening fixture against India.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli (2008 and 2017)

A competitive youngster who tasted success early, Virat Kohli has grown from strength to strength, year after year, to become one of the world’s best batsman, all at the age of 28. A born leader, Kohli came in the limelight when he led the India Colts to victory in the U-19 World Cup in 2008.

Now the captain of the senior team in all three formats, Kohli will captain the Indian side for his first major ICC tournament. He has come a long way from his chubby teenage days, turning into a youth icon with his bearded look and fashionable persona.

Watch: Kohli’s hundred as a teenager in the U-19 World Cup