Rohit Sharma Set to Lead India in England After Champions Trophy Triumph
Rohit Sharma is set to lead India in the England Test series after his Champions Trophy triumph, securing BCCI’s trust as the right candidate for captaincy.
Rohit Sharma to Lead India in England Test Series After Champions Trophy Victory, BCCI Confirms
The beauty of time is that it constantly changes. A few months back, speculation emerged over Rohit Sharma’s Test career when he withdrew from the Indian playing XI for the fifth Test against Australia owing to poor form and run of scores. However, just the opposite seems to have happened: the seasoned cricketer has now earned the confidence of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the selection committee to lead the Indian Test side for the next five-match series in England.
As reported by The Indian Express, Rohit’s leadership during India’s show of power in the T20 Champions Trophy final in Dubai is said to reaffirm all the credentials for him to be the ideal candidate to lead a challenging England tour. This tour is significant, as it will be the first such test in the ICC World Test Championship cycle (2025-27) for India.
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The source for the publication stated Rohit’s selection was based on full confidence from all stakeholders involved. “He (Rohit) has shown the potential to lead. Everyone has faith in him to lead the team for the upcoming England tour. Rohit has also stated that he is keen to continue playing red-ball cricket,” the source mentioned.
Having led India to victory in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, Rohit has repeatedly brushed aside all speculation regarding his retirement from international cricket. Sr. cricketer of 37, he’d rather make clear his wish to play, more so ODI. In the same media interaction, he dismissed all conjectures regarding his future in this format, restating his commitment to Indian cricket.
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Yet, he gave a noncommittal response on the question of participating in the 2027 ODI World Cup, as he would rather keep open his options. “At this moment, I’m in a great space, enjoying my cricket and contributing to the success of the team. The team enjoys having me around, which is a great feeling. As for 2027, it is a bit too far-off; still, I will leave all options open,” Rohit said during the ICC interview.
The highly awaited Test series of India in England will be commencing from June 20. Under Rohit Sharma, the team will aim to herald a new World Test Championship cycle, building on their successes under his captaincy.
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