5 areas where Virat Kohli can improve as Test captain

#4 Retain close-in fielders even if batsmen attack

Kohli has shown an inclination to spread the field when his bowlers come under fire

During the 2015 series against South Africa which was Kohli’s first on home soil, under-prepared pitches affected the output of the Indian batsmen. However, in the recently completed 2016/17 home season, they have piled on mammoth totals on a frequent basis.

Although he had the luxury of constantly attacking the opposition by surrounding their batsmen with close-in fielders, Kohli preferred to spread the field when his bowlers came in the firing line.

Admittedly, some of the pitches in this season have tested the bowling unit’s will. But, in all likelihood, such surfaces will greet them during their next round of overseas tours. Even a hint of cautiousness could hamper India’s chances of regularly picking up 20 wickets away from Asia.