Summary:
New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) A stand-in captain, who seemed stunningly short of ideas, few seniors at the business end of their careers and a dated approach in white-ball cricket -- India"s woes during the tour of South Africa were many, turning what started memorably into an eminently forgettable outing.
The signs were ominous even before they departed with now former Test skipper Virat Kohli"s much publicised acrimony with top BCCI officials.
The entire episode didn"t leave the team in good stead and once there it all went haywire after the opening Test win.
Stand-in ODI captain KL Rahul was then left to do a lot with too little at his disposal against an opposition, which had gained invaluable confidence.
In the end, it turned out to be a nightmare with dark clouds hovering over the future of this Indian team and no sign of "VIBGYOR" in the Rainbow Nation.
Virat Kohli and his problems ================== Kohli might not admit but the former captain is going through the toughest phase as a cricketer after having given up captaincy in two out of three formats and being sacked in another.