[REPORTS] Rohit Sharma frontrunner as BCCI expected to announce Team India's T20 skipper soon

[MenInG]

With Virat Kohli's reign as the skipper of Team India's T20I skipper coming to an end after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2021, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to name his successor in the coming days. Rohit Sharma is the odds-on favourite to take up the captaincy baton from Kohli, having proved his credentials as a leader time and again, be it in the Indian Premier League or in the national team on occasions.

A meeting has been scheduled where the Chetan Sharma-led selection panel will pick the new T20 skipper for the Indian team. In all likeliness, current vice-captain Rohit will be elevated to the job. However, Rohit is likely to be rested from India's forthcoming bilateral assignment against New Zealand, which means the selectors will need to put a temporary captain for the series too.

Rahul Dravid, who is in line to become Team India's head coach, is also expected to be consulted on the matter of India's next T20I skipper. Dravid has already applied for the post but the interview process and other procedures are yet to be completed. Though his appointment hasn't become formal, it has already been understood and that Dravid will succeed Ravi Shastri at the job.

The selection committee will also pick players for the New Zealand series. As per a report in Cricbuzz, those selected will be asked to report by November 10 and undergo a 5-day quarantine before the practice sessions begin.

The New Zealand tour of India begins on November 17 in Jaipur where the first T20I will be played, followed by the 2nd T20I on November 19 (Ranchi) and the third on November 21 (Kolkata). A 2-match Test series will also be played, with the opener being held from November 25-29 (Kanpur) and December 3-7 (Mumbai).

The manner of Team India's defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021 has raised many questions. As per a report in the Telegraph India, Rohit could also be seen taking the captaincy in the 50-over format if the team does well under his leadership in the next T20 World Cup.

To have the same captain leading the team in both white-ball formats might be a more conducive option for the team management. For now, however, only the T20I captaincy announcement will be made.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...dias-t20-skipper-in-coming-days-report/828578

 

[Mobashir]

You have a guy that has had 7 t20 world cups and is yet to shine, aged 34, just hiding from responsability and you want to make it captain.

BCCI clearly struggling for leaders here with a team full of non performing players.

 

[RexRex]

Rohit is too old.

Bumrah is the only other viable candidate. Good choice ?

 

[Varun]

Where is our new generation?

Bumrah is the only other viable candidate. Good choice ?

I think India has never had a fast bowler skipper in any format. Kapil Dev was closest, and he was an all-rounder.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Kl

 

[gazza619]

Why not give it to Pant?

 

[volcyz]

Give it to Shreyas Iyer

 

[Sam99]

Rohit will most likely be captain for only next WorldCup in Australia so it won't really matter alot. They need to groom youngster till then.

 

[Kaptan]

Why not give it to Pant?

Will be a disaster!

 

[Ab Fan]

Rohit is the only choice we have.

Pant and KL aren't captaincy material.

Shreyas won't get into Indian side for 2022 T20 WC because it is in Australia.

 

[Ab Fan]

You have a guy that has had 7 t20 world cups and is yet to shine, aged 34, just hiding from responsability and you want to make it captain.

BCCI clearly struggling for leaders here with a team full of non performing players.

He is a magnificent tactician in LOIs.

 

[baggy blue]

rohit shouldnt be picked for the next world cup. prithvi shaw and ishan kishan should open in the next wc and we should start the preparation accordingly.
if kohli aint interested in the captaincy maybe kl rahul is the reasonable one.

 

[Mobashir]

He is a magnificent tactician in LOIs.

He may be, but a non performing player should never be captain. And he isn't performing in T20 world cups.

 

[Ab Fan]

He may be, but a non performing player should never be captain. And he isn't performing in T20 world cups.

Why not? Was Dhoni ever a performing T20 captain?

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Rohit doesn't have much time left in his career.

My question to Indian fans is who do you see as the likely long-term captaincy choice?

Shreyas Iyer or KL Rahul?

 

[Mobashir]

Why not? Was Dhoni ever a performing T20 captain?

No, he was worse.
But different situations, Dhoni was the captain from the start, he was established at the position.
Making Rohit captain at 34/35 will be a strange choice.

 

[Mobashir]

Rohit doesn't have much time left in his career.

My question to Indian fans is who do you see as the likely long-term captaincy choice?

Shreyas Iyer or KL Rahul?

KL Rahul is very talented.
But I have real doubts over his batting abilities as an all format, all condition player. The difference between an in form KL Rahul and a KL Rahul playing in a tough situation is enormous. It looks like he starts sweating even before facing a ball.
Doesn't look to be a pressure guy.

Maybe Pant can become a Dhoni like captain, he is still young but can mature. At least it looks like he is going to play all 3 formats for some time.

 

[style_guru]

No, he was worse.
But different situations, Dhoni was the captain from the start, he was established at the position.
Making Rohit captain at 34/35 will be a strange choice.

Rohit may not be the captain, but he is the 'leader' within the group already. Also, the atmosphere in the dressing room under VK has been vitiated to such an extent that anyone barring VK at the helm is a positive.

 

[Ab Fan]

No, he was worse.
But different situations, Dhoni was the captain from the start, he was established at the position.
Making Rohit captain at 34/35 will be a strange choice.

Indian batsman play till 38-39. So, he can be given a go and it is T20. It is hardly much of responsibility. Think he should be given ODI captaincy too. Then we will get to see what he does as a leader for India over next 2-3 years as he captains us in ODI world cup also.

Rahul is not a leader and doesn't seem to enjoy responsibility.

For Pant also, I don't think so but time will tell. Iyer will have to merit a place firstly.

Shaw and Gill are remaining candidates.

It has to be Rohit now. Then 3 years later, one of Shaw, Gill, Pant or Iyer can take the captaincy role.

 

[Rana]

Poor choice, they will look to be replacing him very soon too.

 

[street cricketer]

KL is the better batsman but I hope Iyer gets it. He has some ticker in him that will bode well for the captaincy job.

Or even better if Pant is made the captain, but I wonder if captaincy will change his playing style like it did for Dhoni. KL is a gifted batsman but I don't see him as a natural leader. He has that Rahane like demeanor about him. But then again, it was Rahane who won the Australian series, so who knows.

Eitherway I think either KL or Iyer will be the future captain until Gill takes over.

 

[IMMY69]

I think they should have gone for a youngster such as Shubnam Gill.
He's young but seems to have a very level head on his shoulders plus he's an all format player.

 

[silentkiller187]

Seems like kohli was priming Hardik for the role, unfortunately for the both of them hardik comes across as a immature individual whos career is going downwards, barring Sharma there's no other viable candidates.

Pak were in a similar position when they ended up giving the captaincy to Babar cos there was no other choices.

 

[msb314]

No, he was worse.
But different situations, Dhoni was the captain from the start, he was established at the position.
Making Rohit captain at 34/35 will be a strange choice.

Dhoni wasn’t captain “from the start” - his first captaincy stint was actually the 2007 World T20

 

[Mobashir]

Dhoni wasn’t captain “from the start” - his first captaincy stint was actually the 2007 World T20

I know he didn't made his international debut as captain!
Was comparing both situations.

 

[JaDed]

I think they should have gone for a youngster such as Shubnam Gill.
He's young but seems to have a very level head on his shoulders plus he's an all format player.

Except low scoring tournaments GIll wouldn't make it to T20s.
ODI and T20s yes

 

[MenInG]

The Indian cricket team will be undergoing some major changes in the next few weeks. Rahul Dravid will be replacing Ravi Shastri as the new head coach later this month while a new captain will be replacing Virat Kohli in the shortest format.

As per The Indian Express, the BCCI wants a new captain in ODIs too and the new T20I captain will don the captaincy hat in two formats. While present vice-captain Rohit Sharma seems to be an automatic choice, plans could change if the board wants to.

As per The Indian Express, Rahul Dravid was asked about the new white-ball captain by the Cricket Advisory Committee during the interview process. In response, he backed Rohit and KL Rahul for the job, the report adds. The names don't surprise many as they are part of the leadership group.

While Rohit is the present vice-captain, Rahul is a two-time vice-captain. He was the Men in Blue's designated vice-captain for the white-ball series against Australia in 2020. During the 5th T20I against New Zealand, in 2020, Rahul took over the charge when Rohit sat out during the 2nd innings due to a thigh issue. Kohli was rested for that fixture.

Rohit has been white-ball vice-captain since 2017 and has also captained the side in both formats. It was under him that India won the Nidahas Trophy (20-over format) and Asia Cup (50-over format) in 2018. He is a five-time IPL-winning captain too.

The new T20I captain will be announced when the BCCI will unveil the squad for the home series against New Zealand. Since India also play ODIs on the South Africa tour, the 50-over captain will also be confirmed then.

Kohli has only stepped down the T20I captain and it remains to be seen if there is a change in the 50-over captaincy. He could be one of the senior players to be rested for the NZ T20Is.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...-team-indias-white-ball-captain-report/829248

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

The Indian cricket team will be undergoing some major changes in the next few weeks. Rahul Dravid will be replacing Ravi Shastri as the new head coach later this month while a new captain will be replacing Virat Kohli in the shortest format.

As per The Indian Express, the BCCI wants a new captain in ODIs too and the new T20I captain will don the captaincy hat in two formats. While present vice-captain Rohit Sharma seems to be an automatic choice, plans could change if the board wants to.

As per The Indian Express, Rahul Dravid was asked about the new white-ball captain by the Cricket Advisory Committee during the interview process. In response, he backed Rohit and KL Rahul for the job, the report adds. The names don't surprise many as they are part of the leadership group.

While Rohit is the present vice-captain, Rahul is a two-time vice-captain. He was the Men in Blue's designated vice-captain for the white-ball series against Australia in 2020. During the 5th T20I against New Zealand, in 2020, Rahul took over the charge when Rohit sat out during the 2nd innings due to a thigh issue. Kohli was rested for that fixture.

Rohit has been white-ball vice-captain since 2017 and has also captained the side in both formats. It was under him that India won the Nidahas Trophy (20-over format) and Asia Cup (50-over format) in 2018. He is a five-time IPL-winning captain too.

The new T20I captain will be announced when the BCCI will unveil the squad for the home series against New Zealand. Since India also play ODIs on the South Africa tour, the 50-over captain will also be confirmed then.

Kohli has only stepped down the T20I captain and it remains to be seen if there is a change in the 50-over captaincy. He could be one of the senior players to be rested for the NZ T20Is.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...-team-indias-white-ball-captain-report/829248

and they said they doesn't care about WC IPL is bigger league.

 

[Mahee]

Gill should be made captain for 50-over format....Rohit should lead in T20s

 

[Savak]

If Kohli is such a bad captain then why is he being left with the captaincy of the most premier format in Cricket i.e. Test Cricket?

 

[Charmander]

If Kohli is such a bad captain then why is he being left with the captaincy of the most premier format in Cricket i.e. Test Cricket?

interesting.. it's almost as if the two different formats require different approaches

 

[JaDed]

If Kohli is such a bad captain then why is he being left with the captaincy of the most premier format in Cricket i.e. Test Cricket?

It’s the same for England as well, if India had already followed this we wouldn’t be in such dire state in T20 Wc as we are in right now.

Kohli has been the worst LOI captain we have had.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Rohit should be a short term choice till next wt20. After that, someone younger should be made captain.

 

[sweep_shot]

He should've been the captain here instead of Kohli. Much better captain.

 

[Savak]

If Kohli had some sense, he would surrender the test captaincy as well and just focus on doing a Sachin i.e. focusing on his remaining years in international cricket as a player.

 

[shamaan]

He may be, but a non performing player should never be captain. And he isn't performing in T20 world cups.

Morgan?

 

[shamaan]

Rohit is the only choice for India even thou he's quite old.