Who will lead India in ODIs after Rohit Sharma?
After suffering a 2-0 defeat against Sri Lanka in the ODI bilateral series, the Indian cricket team found themselves questioning who would take over the ODI captaincy from Rohit Sharma. This defeat marked the first time in 27 years that Sri Lanka had secured a series win against India in their own backyard. Let’s look at Who will lead India in ODIs after Rohit Sharma?
Rohi Sharma asked about complacency from the Indian side during the post-match presentation, he said “I don’t think it is a concern. But it is something we have to look at individually and as a game plan. It is a joke. When you are playing for India, there is never going to be complacency. When I am captain, there is no chance of complacency. But you have to give credit to good cricket. Sri Lanka played better than us.”
“We looked at the conditions and went with the combinations. There are also guys who need to be looked at, hence the changes. There are a lot of areas we need to look at rather than the positives. These things happen, series loss is not the end of the world, you will lose an odd series here and there but it is about how you come back after the loss.” He added.
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Contenders for being Captain after Rohit Sharma
After the recent match, there has been a lot of talk about who will lead the Indian ODI team after Rohit Sharma. Several potential candidates have been discussed, but two players have emerged as prominent contenders for the captaincy.
Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach, has brought about significant changes in the Indian squad, aiming to build a young and dynamic team for the future. As part of this vision, Suryakumar Yadav has been named the T20I captain, while Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain for both T20Is and ODIs. This decision has sparked speculation about Gill’s emerging leadership potential.
Shubman Gill, known for his stylish batting and consistent performances, has established himself as one of India’s most promising young talents. Many believe that his leadership qualities extend beyond his on-field skills, indicating his potential as a future captain.
In the meantime, with Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20Is, there has been ongoing speculation about who will take over the captaincy for the Indian cricket team. While some sources have suggested Hardik Pandya as a potential candidate, Suryakumar Yadav was ultimately named as the T20 format captain. However, there is still discussion about Hardik Pandya’s suitability for the ODI captaincy following Rohit Sharma.
Conclusion:
The appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the head coach, with a focus on nurturing a young team, has further fueled speculation about Shubman Gill. Despite the presence of experienced senior players, Gill has been chosen as the vice-captain, reinforcing the belief that he is being groomed for the role of captain for the Indian ODI team after Rohit Sharma’s tenure.
