Vice-captain Kohli excited about new role in team

February 29, 2012 17:03

Elevated to the position of vice-captain of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming Asia Cup in Dhaka, Virat Kohli is excited about his new role andconfident of carrying out the responsibility entrusted upon him, informed his coach Raj Kumar Sharma.

The 23-year-old Delhi lad, who scored an unbeaten 133 against Sri Lanka in a do-or-die match yesterday, has replaced Virender Sehwag as the deputy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the four-nation tournament, starting on March 11.

"I spoke to him over phone and informed him that he has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team. He was sleeping at that time, but on hearing his elevation in the team he was very excited," the coach, Raj Kumar Sharma said.

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