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Days after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, another legend, Virat Kohli, also expressed his desire to retire from India Test cricket. But who is going to be the next captain? Here's one name that a report revealed.
After Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli has also expressed his desire to retire from India Test cricket. The news has left fans disappointed, but following this, a PTI report suggests that Rishabh Pant is set to become the vice-captain for India in Test cricket.
Whereas Shubham Gill looks likely to assume the captaincy role ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series in England. Meanwhile, Pant has been one of the most reliable Test batters in overseas conditions, and he steps into the role ahead of Jasprit Bumrah, whose fitness remains a concern.
With an average of over 42 centuries in Australia, England, and South Africa, along with seven scores in the 90s, Pant can be considered the finest batsman in the format.
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Who is the expected captain in Test cricket?
According to PTI, a BCCI source noted that if Bumrah is not the captain, then there is no point in offering him the vice-captaincy role.
On the other hand, it is also reported that the selection committee considered making Virat Kohli the captain again in England to help ease Shubhman Gill into the leadership role. However, Virat Kohli has not made any official announcement so far regarding his retirement from the longest format yet.
It is also believed that it is expected that the BCCI will request him to continue playing in whites, as he is experienced, which could help the team benefit the Men in Blue in England.
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Is KL Rahul in the list of captaincy?
The report further noted that a BCCI source privy said it is a fact that the selectors did think about having Virat Kohli as the captain of India for the England series. This would have given Gill some time to grow into the leadership role, but at 25-and-a-half years of age.
"Due to Bumrah's fitness issues, Gill looks like the obvious choice for Ajit Agarkar's committee," the report quoted.
If we talk about other players, such as KL Rahul, he has not been considered as an option since he is 33 and has been inconsistent with his returns in red-ball cricket.
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