Surgery for Rahul:
Thus, a disgruntled BCCI arranged for KL Rahul to undergo surgery to permanently cure the injury during the South African series. KL Rahul also went to Canada and underwent surgery. Hence, whenever Rohit retired, vice-captain KL Rahul was replaced by the likes of Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan leading the Indian team.
Hardik Vice-Captain:
In this case, KL Rahul regained full fitness during the 5-match series against the West Indies. At that time, Rahul was diagnosed with Corona and could not participate in the series. It was Hardik Pandya who led the team when Rohit retired in the 5th over.
Expected:
Not only in this tournament but also during the Ireland series, he led the team well and was amazing. Also, it was said that Hardik Pandya will be the vice-captain instead of Rahul and after Rohit, Hardik Pandya will be the captain as he won the trophy for the Gujarat Titans team in the 15th season of IPL.
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Appointment of KL Rahul:
Thus, it was expected that Hardik Pandya will be the captain of the Indian team for the Asia Cup instead of KL Rahul. In this case, BCCI has appointed KL Rahul as the vice-captain. Hardik Pandya is only featured as a player.