The Indian Test side stands at a crossroads as they plan for a new era, one that came with more speed than expected. Rohit Sharma’s official retirement from Test cricket and Virat Kohli being reportedly said to have told the BCCI about his wish to walk away from the format has put the Indian selectors in a major dilemma.
India’s Selectors Face Big Dilemma
Rohit’s departure signifies the closure of an important chapter his evolution into a poise Test captain after being a classy stroke-maker was instrumental in steadying the team at a period of transition. His departure, however, set off a chain reaction. Over the weekend, it was announced that Kohli himself wishes to bring an end to his career in the red-ball format despite BCCI trying to stop him.
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Jasprit Bumrah Says NO To Test Captaincy
Jasprit Bumrah reportedly doesn’t want the Test captaincy and he is said to have told selectors that he cannot continue to lead the team through a demanding five-Test series.
“India are now expected to pick either Gill or Pant as their next Test captain, with selectors due to meet next week to discuss the position,” Sky Sports reported.
“It is understood Bumrah, who was favourite to take over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, does not want to commit to playing all five Tests in a series due to workload,” Sky Sports revealed.
“He is unlikely to feature in all five Tests against England and selectors would prefer a captain who can consistently feature across a whole series.”
Shubman Gill And Rishabh Pant Front Runners For Test Captaincy
As the race narrows down, the attention now shifts to Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant as the probable contenders for captaincy. Though Gill has always been considered to be a future captain, Pant’s name coming up has caught many by surprise. However, his credentials in the longest format are irrefutable his bold performances in some of India’s most historic overseas victories have made him the image of a game-changer. All the same, Pant’s recent slump in performance, especially his erratic outing against Australia where he was taken to task for ill-judged shot choices, puts a question mark over his leadership abilities.
