Gautam Gambhir’s Big Statement on India’s Next Captain: The debate over who India’s next Test captain should be after Rohit Sharma has intensified. In a recent BCCI meeting, Rohit expressed his desire to the team management to remain captain until a suitable replacement is found. He also mentioned that he plans to captain the Indian team at least until the Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, in the same BCCI meeting, team coach Gautam Gambhir supported Yashasvi Jaiswal over Rishabh Pant as the next captain in front of the selectors. Earlier, there was discussion about Jasprit Bumrah being made the captain, but the management decided not to give him the responsibility due to his workload.
Gambhir vs Selectors: Who Will Lead India in Tests?
A recent report by Dainik Jagran revealed that during the BCCI review meeting, selectors leaned towards making Rishabh Pant the next Test captain. However, team coach Gautam Gambhir strongly backed Yashasvi Jaiswal for the role. While Pant has the full support of the selectors, Gambhir’s endorsement of Jaiswal has added a new dimension to the debate. However, No decision has been finalized yet regarding India’s next Test captain.
“I can’t talk about the future of any player. It’s up to them as well,” says coach Gautam Gambhir on the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. https://t.co/JJlroCIlim
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No Captaincy Changes Before Champions Trophy
The BCCI has decided not to make any leadership changes before the Champions Trophy, ensuring team stability ahead of the major ICC event. However, significant changes are expected post-tournament. It remains to be seen whether the selectors choose Jaiswal or Pant as Rohit Sharma’s successor in Test cricket.
Can Suryakumar Yadav Lead India in ODIs?
Suryakumar Yadav, currently leading India in T20Is, is seen as a strong contender for the ODI captaincy once Rohit Sharma steps down. Surya was appointed T20 captain in July last year after Rohit retired from the format post the T20 World Cup. Many believe his dynamic leadership style could make him a fitting choice for ODI captaincy as well.
