A record-setting captain Virat Kohli as captain of the Indian cricket team at a Test match against England in September 2021. Kohli captained India in a record 68 Tests, winning 40 of them, before he stepped down from Test captaincy in 2022. (more) What is DRS in cricket? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/What-is-DRS-in-cricket Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

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