As cricketing fans eagerly anticipate the T20 World Cup 2024, discussions around India’s captaincy have already started gaining momentum. Since, Virat Kohli has stepped down the captaincy of Indian Team in the shortest format of the game. Rohit Sharma has been an exemplary leader, but he couldn’t lead India to the victory in the past Asia Cup and ICC T20 World Cup. There are a few other players in the Indian cricket team who have the potential to don the captain’s armband and lead the team to glory. In this article, we will explore three such players who could be considered as the captain of the Indian Team in T20 World Cup 2024.
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3 Players Who Can Be India’s Captain in T20 World Cup 2024
1) Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya’s journey in international cricket has been nothing short of inspiring. The dynamic all-rounder has showcased his prowess with both the bat and ball and, more recently, demonstrated his leadership skills as well. Leading debutant side Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022, Pandya showcased exceptional captaincy, guiding the franchise to their maiden title in their debut season. His almost unblemished record while leading the side and taking them to the finals of IPL 2023 solidifies his credentials as a potential captaincy candidate for India in the T20 World Cup 2024.
2) KL Rahul
KL Rahul has been a vital cog in the Indian cricket team and has earned the role of vice-captain in all three formats. In the absence of marquee players due to injury, Rahul has donned the captain’s hat for India, proving his leadership acumen. Although India faced defeats in all three ODI matches against South Africa under his leadership earlier this year, Rahul turned the tables with a fantastic captaincy stint guiding the Lucknow Super Giants to the finals in the IPL. His experience as a vice-captain and his ability to lead a team in the IPL make him a strong contender for the captaincy role.
3) Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah’s reputation as a lethal bowler is unquestionable. As the leader of India’s pace attack in all formats, Bumrah’s on-field presence and experience make him a potential captaincy candidate for the T20 World Cup 2024. His involvement in the team’s leadership group is evident, and he has been a key match-winner for India over the years, shifting the momentum in favor of the team with his breathtaking spells. Highly rated by former international cricketers, Bumrah’s ability to handle pressure and make tactical decisions on the field further strengthens his case for captaincy consideration.