After winning the T20 World Cup, changes are underway in the Indian cricket team. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja have retired from T20 cricket, signaling opportunities for new players and a new captain.
Shubman Gill has been appointed captain for the T20 series in Zimbabwe, effective until July 14th, after which India will tour Sri Lanka for T20 and ODI matches.
There’s speculation that Hardik Pandya might lead the T20 team, given his experience as vice-captain during the T20 World Cup. Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul have also led in T20s before, but Pandya seems the frontrunner. Choosing the ODI captain poses challenges, especially with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli possibly absent. If short-term leadership is needed, Pandya might be favored, but for long-term planning, Pant could be preferred.
Looking ahead, ICC tournaments in 2025 and 2027 are crucial, with Rohit likely captaining in 2025 but questions for 2027 due to age. The BCCI aims for consistency across formats, preferring one captain for both ODIs and Tests. However, Pandya’s focus on ODIs means another captain might be needed for Tests to avoid previous dual-captaincy challenges.
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