Rohit Sharma better T20 captain than Virat Kohli, say Twitterati after Mumbai's third IPL win

New Delhi, May 23: With Rohit Sharma leading Mumbai Indians to record third Indian Premier League (IPL) title, fans have once again triggered the debate that he must be made the captain of India's T20I team.

Rohit Sharma is the only captain to lift the third IPL trophy (2013, 2015 and 2017) in the history of the cash rich league.

Mumbai Indians rode on their bowlers' superb display to eke out a close one-run win over Rising Pune Supergiant in a low-scoring final to win the IPL title on Sunday (May 21).

After his side lifted their third Indian Premier League title, the India opener said, individual brilliance can win a side few games but what is needed to win a tournament is team work.

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"I feel individual brilliance can win you a few games but what is required to win a championship is team unity and team work. These are the factors which I believe personally is very critical to win a championship," Rohit said in the post match press conference late last night.

The Mumbaikar was lauded for his astute captaincy skills and brilliant execution against Pune. Rohit was commended for using his bowlers exceptionally well as they helped them defend a paltry total of 129.

All these qualities and achievements of Rohit Sharma has made a section feel he and not Virat Kohli be named the captain of India's T20I squad.

Rohit has led to his team to three IPL victories while Kohli hasn't yet won any IPL under his leadership. Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore was the worst performing side in IPL 2017.

Here's what section of fans felt on Twitter with regard to Rohit's captaincy:

Fans want Rohit as T20I captain

A fan felt Rohit is a better captain than Kohli in the shortest format of the game.

Kohli is yet to lift an IPL crown

A fan supported his opinion with the fact that Kohli is yet to win an IPL trophy.

Replace Kohli with Sharma

Another fan said Virat Kohli should be replaced with Rohit Sharma as India's limited overs captain.

Calm and composed Rohit

A fan found Rohit Sharma very calm and composed person who can lead India.

Another fan finds Rohit calm and composed

This is how another fan reacted on Twitter by comparing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's captaincy skills.

Meanwhile, when Rohit Sharma was asked about the same the 30-year-old said he doesn't thinks too far ahead.

"That's thinking too far ahead. I don't think too far ahead. When the opportunity comes, it comes. I will grab it with both hands," replied the 30-year-old after the IPL final.

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