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Virat Kohli to replace MS Dhoni as India captain for first Australia Test

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Virat Kohli replaces MS Dhoni as India captain for the team's first Test against Australia.

India have confirmed that Virat Kohli will replace MS Dhoni as captain for the team's upcoming first Test against Australia.

Dhoni has been ruled out of the match in Brisbane due to a wrist injury.

However, the veteran wicketkeeper is expected to be back in action in time for the second Test.

India and Australia get their four-Test series underway at Brisbane Cricket Ground on December 4.

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Mohammed Shami of India celebrates with Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni after capturing the wicket of Alastair Cook of England during the second Royal London One-Day Series match between England and India at the SWALEC Stadium on August 27, 2014
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