Rohit Sharma’s Test captaincy is in doubt following the West Indies tour in July and August. Sharma is the most likely captain for India in the two-match Test series against the West Indies.
Rohit Sharma’s Test leadership is under pressure after India lost the World Test Championship Final to Australia by 209 runs at The Oval. Notably, his decision to bowl first after winning the toss backfire spectacularly, as the Pat Cummins-led side totally overpower the Indian team throughout the match. Despite his uncertain future, the 36-year-old is schedule to captain the Indian Test team against the West Indies in a two-match series beginning July 12.
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According to a senior BCCI official, Rohit Test captaincy is not in jeopardy.
The selection committee and several senior administrators have already addressed his future. Given that the player will be 38 before the end of the next WTC cycle. As a result, if Rohit steps down or the governing body finds someone more appropriate, the BCCI is very open to change the leader.
“These are baseless allegations, and Rohit will be relieved of his captaincy. ” Yes, he will be nearly 38 when the third edition concludes in 202. So whether he will last the entire two-year WTC cycle is a significant question. “As of now, I believe Shiv Sunder Das and his colleagues will have to make a decision after the two Tests and after looking at his batting form. ” A BCCI insider told The Hindu.
“After the West Indies, we have no Tests until the team travels to South Africa in December. ” So the selectors have adequate time to consider and make a decision. The fifth selector (new chairman) will have join the panel by then, and a decision can be made,” the insider stated.
Meanwhile, Rohit was appointed Test captain after Virat Kohli stepped down after the South Africa series in 2022. Since then, Rohit has performed admirably in the longest version of the game, winning series against Australia and Sri Lanka. Rohit has scored 390 runs at an average of 35.45 in seven Test matches as captain.
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