While addressing the media on the eve of the 2nd Test against South Africa, captain Virat Kohli said team India will be in winning situations more often than not in Test cricket if Rohit Sharma continues his good form in red-ball cricket.

Kohli believes senior opener Rohit Sharma should be given space to enjoy his batting at the top of the order.

"If a guy like him at the top of the order plays the way he does, we are going to be in situations to go for victory in most of the Test matches. So we are all very happy for him. It's time to let Rohit Sharma enjoy his batting in red-ball cricket," Kohli told reporters on Wednesday.


After establishing himself in the limited overs format, Rohit Sharma's class has been stamped in his maiden Test appearance itself as he scored centuries in both innings of the first Test at Vizag.

The 32-year-old was adjudged Man of the Match for his brilliant innings of 176 and 127 that helped India take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series against South Africa.

Rohit also jumped a whopping 36 places to achieve his career-best ranking of 17 in Tests.

Kohli also weighed in on the points system and said that away victories were more hard to come by and hence, should be given more recognition.

"If you'd have asked me to make the points table, I'd have asked for double the points for an away test win," he said.