Cricket

Rohit Sharma should lead India across all formats – Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has backed Rohit Sharma to lead India in all three forms of the game.

Rohit is already named as the limited-overs captain after Virat Kohli decided to quit the T20I captaincy while he was sacked as the ODI skipper as the national selectors wanted one captain in the limited-overs format.

As Virat Kohli has now decided to give up Test captaincy, it would be interesting to note who will be India’s new Test captain. It has been reported that KL Rahul can be given the Test captaincy baton. On the other hand, former Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar and former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh want Rishabh Pant to be the team’s new Test skipper.

In fact, Gavaskar and former Indian opener Aakash Chopra feel Rohit Sharma should not be given the Test captaincy reins because of his fitness woes.

However, Gautam Gambhir reckons one captain across all formats will ensure there is consistency in approach and has backed Rohit Sharma to be India’s new Test captain. Rohit has done a fine job as a Test opener as he has proved his mettle in all conditions. The talisman had scored 368 runs in four Test matches against England in 2021.

“In my book, Rohit Sharma should lead India across all formats with Rahul as his deputy. One captain across formats will ensure consistency in style and approach of the Indian team especially considering that we have another T20 World Cup later in the year,” Gambhir wrote in his column for The Times of India.

On the other hand, there have been some doubts over Shikhar Dhawan’s place in the ODI team. Dhawan didn’t score a whole lot of runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy while Ruturaj Gaikwad had impressed in the domestic tournament. Gambhir is hopeful that Dhawan will not be ignored in the playing XI especially when Rohit Sharma is not part of the team.

“There is a thought that Shikhar should not be played in the XI. I feel that would be disastrous. Why would you then take Shikhar to South Africa and then leave him on the bench? It will make no sense at all,” Gambhir wrote.

The first ODI between South Africa and India will be played at Paarl on January 19.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Mohammedan SC’s Andrey Chernyshov wants team to give their best in every Indian Super League match

Mohammedan SC’s head coach Andrey Chernyshov wants the club to give their best in every… Read More

November 22, 2024

Nick Kyrgios says the game of tennis is bland in the post Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal era

Controversial Nick Kyrgios has predicted tennis will become bland after Rafael Nadal’s retirement. Nadal lost… Read More

November 22, 2024

PV Sindhu Falls in China Masters, Satwik-Chirag and Lakshya Sen Advance to Quarter-Finals

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu’s journey at the China Masters 2024 badminton tournament came to… Read More

November 22, 2024

Gavaskar Criticizes Team India’s Selection Choices in First Test Against Australia

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has voiced strong criticism of the Indian team management's selection… Read More

November 22, 2024

Mohun Bagan’s Resurgence Under Jose Molina: Three Players Who’ve Benefited Most

Mohun Bagan has bounced back impressively in the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season, climbing… Read More

November 22, 2024

Stay calm – Ravi Shastri reveals advice for head coach Gautam Gambhir in Border-Gavaskar series against Australia

India’s former head coach Ravi Shastri has urged the current chief coach Gautam Gambhir to… Read More

November 22, 2024