3 Indians who can become the next captain after Virat Kohli

#1 Hardik Pandya

One of the brightest prospects in the Indian cricket at the moment, Hardik Pandya has come a long way from being a bits and pieces cricketer to India's preferred all-rounder in Test match cricket. Hardik is a ferocious striker who can clear any boundary at will and an intimidating bowler who can bowl useful spells, not to mention his superb fielding skills.

Hardik, at 24, has already spent a fair amount of time in international cricket playing 11 Tests and more than 40 ODIs and has established himself very well in the Indian team. Even though he seems to be naive sometimes, and one who can make some school-boy errors, Hardik is sure to evolve into a matured cricketer few years down the line.

By the time Virat Kohli gives up the captaincy mantle, Hardik will be ready to fill in his big shoes and will be the first man to be looked at. The Baroda all-rounder, however, does not have experience of leading a team in a recognized tournament yet.