Before selecting the next T20I captain, Saba Karim believes it is vital to determine how the Indian cricket team plans to move forward in the future years.
Since Virat Kohli stepped down as captain, Rohit Sharma is anticipated. To take over the reins of the squad in the quickest format possible. On Tuesday, Saba Karim gave his thoughts on the new happenings.
The 53-year-old believes that if the team management believes that Rohit Sharma can lead the team. To success in the next two World Cups. He should be selected as the new captain.
“T20 World Cup 2021: “I don’t think selecting Rohit Sharma as captain will take Indian cricket backwards. It has to be known what the motive behind choosing someone as captain is. If India think they can win the next two World Cups with Rohit as captain. They should go ahead with it.” he said
With Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri’s partnership ending after the T20 World Cup in 2021. The Indian think tank is expect to undergo significant changes. While Rahul Dravid is expected to take over as head coach. It is unclear who will succeed Virat Kohli as the T20I skipper.
After Virat Kohli’s departure, the former cricketer identified Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul as the frontrunners for the T20I captaincy. He believes that it is critical to watch how these two bat with the added burden of leading the Indian team at the top level.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has been the captain of the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League for several years, according to Karim. KL Rahul, on the other hand, has demonstrated his leadership in the previous two editions of the cash-rich league while leading the Punjab Kings.
“I think the choice should be very simple. Right now, you have two contenders Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. The BCCI should think about how these players would perform as batsmen after being named captain. KL Rahul has been doing well as captain and batsman for Punjab. Rohit Sharma has also been doing the same for several years now with Mumbai Indians.” Saba Karim said
Therefore, Team India will be looking to rebound from their group-stage exit at the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021 in the United Arab Emirates. The next edition of the ICC competition will be held in Australia next year. As they try to make apologies with a better performance in the multi-nation event, this will be a crucial opportunity for the team.
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