South Africa vs India: KL Rahul becomes India's 34th Test captain, fans rue Virat Kohli's absence

India tour of South Africa: KL Rahul replaced injured Virat Kohli as India's captain for the 2nd Test against South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

Kannanur Lokesh (KL) Rahul, on Monday, was tasked with the responsibility of leading India in the 2nd Test against South Africa at Johannesburg. The dashing opener was handed the captaincy after regular skipper Virat Kohli was ruled out of the match owing to an upper back spasm. Toss Update - KL Rahul has won the toss and elects to bat first in the 2nd Test.Captain Virat Kohli misses out with an upper back spasm.#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/2YarVIea4H After Virat i think KL suitable captain for all three format.....?? Virat Kohli is not there.How can we enjoy the celebration KL Rahul should be the permanent captain. Virat doesn't want to captain, Rohit is aged and unfit. Hope India performs well under KL Rahul Captaincy So the new year 2022 started with an injury for @imVkohli. Not good. Second time Kohli missing due to injury1st time dharmashala test 2017 vs aua

Rahul, who has also been named captain for the three-match ODI series, has become the 34th captain to lead India in the longest version of the game. Rahul's ascension to captaincy proved lucky for India as he won the toss and decided to bat first.