Rohit Sharma has been a successful captain for the Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League, leading the team to victory 5 times. He has also won several bilateral series as a captain for Indian team in which Virat Kohli was given rest. One major tournament was Asia Cup 2018 which they won comfortably. However, Rohit has not yet had the opportunity to captain the Indian team in Test cricket properly, due to his unavailability or injuries. If the Indian cricket board were to consider a change in captaincy for the Test team, here are five players who could potentially replace Rohit Sharma as captain.
1.Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin is currently the best all-rounder in world cricket at this moment. He has a strong personality and is known for his calm and intelligent leadership style. This helped him lead the Punjab Kings in IPL 2020. In the recently concluded test series against Bangladesh, Ashwin was the only player who thrived under pressure. His fans on social media demanded Ashwin to get a better leadership role. Ravichandran Ashwin’s experience as a captain and his strong leadership skills make him a suitable candidate to captain Indian Test team.
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2. Ajinkya Rahane
Rahane has often been mentioned as a potential successor to Kohli as Test captain. He has a calm and composed personality and is known for his strategic thinking on the field. He is one of the best slip fielders in world cricket. Rahane has also had success as a captain, leading the Indian team to a famous victory in one of the best Test Series against Australia in 2021. He was dropped by the management because of his poor form. So far, he has captained the Indian Team in 6 matches and is yet to lose any match.
3. Cheteshwar Pujara
Pujara is one of the most experienced players in the Indian Test team and is known for his calm and composed demeanor. He has previously captained the India A team and has been praised for his leadership skills. Pujara’s ability to lead by example with his batting and his ability to stay calm under pressure make him a strong candidate for Indian Test captaincy.
4. Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant is a young and dynamic player who has shown leadership potential in the past. He has captained the Indian team in a few T20Is and has shown the ability to take charge of the team in difficult situations. Also, he is the skipper of Delhi Capitals in the IPL and has achieved so much in such a short time. Pant’s aggressive captaincy style and his ability to lead from the front with his batting make him a strong candidate for Test captaincy.
5. Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah is an experienced player who has been a part of the Indian team for a long time. Previously, he led the team in the historic 5th match of the India vs England Test Series which unfortunately India lost. Bumrah’s calm and aggressive personality and his ability to lead the team with his bowling make him a potential candidate for the Test captaincy.
While Rohit Sharma has had success as a captain in limited-overs formats, it remains to be seen if he will get the opportunity to captain the Indian Test team in the future. If the Indian cricket board does decide to make a change in captaincy for the Test team, the above-mentioned players could be strong contenders for the role.
