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Xtra Time Web Desk: India captain Virat Kohli on Monday dropped a hint as who will replace him as the captain in T20 format. Kohli did not directly name Rohit Sharma as the one who will replace him as the captain of T20 team but did leave enough hint.

"I've been immensely proud of how the team has played. Now I think it's time for the next lot to stake this team forward. Obviously, Rohit [Sharma] is here and he's overlooking things for a while now," said Kohli at the toss.

Kohli added another feather on his cap as he led the Indian team for a record 50th time in T20 format.

"It's been an honour for me, I was given the opportunity and I tried to do my best. But it's also time to create some space and move forward,” said Kohli.

The selectors are expected to announce the team for the series against New Zealand at home on Tuesday. It will be interesting is Rohit is named as the captain for the T20 series or is given rest ahead of the two match test series which will follow the T20 series.