India told they have made Virat Kohli mistake for England Test series as axe claims emerge

India should have replaced Virat Kohli as their permanent Test captain, according to former England skipper Michael Vaughan. India take on England in a four-match home series starting in Chennai next month. Kohli returns to the squad after missing the final three Tests of the victorious series over Australia due to the birth of his first child.

After being bowled out for their lowest-ever Test score of 36 in the first Test against Australia, India bounced back upon Kohli’s return home to win two and draw one of the next three matches.

Rishabh Pant led his side home with an unbeaten 89 as the tourists chased down 328 to beat Australia by three wickets at the Gabba on Tuesday.

Ajinkya Rahane took over the captaincy from Kohli but will return to vice-captaincy duties for the series against England.

However, Vaughan believes India would be better off with Rahane as full-time captain, allowing Kohli to focus on his batting.

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And Vaughan says the series should be remembered as one of the greatest.

He wrote: “Wow .. That has to go down as one of the greatest if not the greatest Test victory of all time !! Egg on my face over here in the UK .. but I love to see character & skill .. India have it in abundance .. btw.

“The Greatest Test series win of all time … Well done #India you have just shown the way for England to get back those Ashes back later in the year.”

Rahane was overwhelmed by his side’s performance in the post-match ceremony at the Gabba.

“It really means a lot to us,” Rahane said.

“I don’t know how to describe this victory but I’m really proud of all the boys who have shown character, attitude, especially after the Adelaide Test match.

“We decided we were going to fight really hard.

“We know Australia in Australia are a very dangerous team and we just wanted to give our best, not to think about results.

“As I said I don’t know how to describe this victory, I’m just proud of every single individual.”