Rohit Sharma Retires from T20Is: 5 Players Who Can Replace T20 World Cup 2024 Winning Skipper As Captain in Shortest Format
Rohit Sharma has proved to be exceptional captain of the Indian cricket team and has tasted immense success in the T20Is. Sharma retired from the T20Is after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title and now has left the position of captain vacant. A look at the potential candidates who can replace Rohit Sharma:
Indian captain Rohit Sharma was able to end the 11-year-old wait of the fans for an ICC title and defeated South Africa in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 by seven runs. Sharma became the third Indian captain to win an ICC World Cup title after MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev whereas it was India's second title of the T20 World Cup. Rohit showcased a brilliant example of leadership throughout the tournament with both bat and brain. Rohit played a match-decisive knock with the bat against Australia which knocked the Aussies out of the tournament. Ritika Sajdeh Shares Heartfelt Post for Husband Rohit Sharma After India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph.
After helping India win the title, Rohit Sharma retired from the shortest international format. Sharma scored a total of 4231 runs from 159 matches which included five hundreds and 32 half centuries. Sharma smashed 205 sixes in total throughout his T20I career and became the first batsman to smash over 200 sixes in T20Is. While, Rohit has retired from T20I cricket this has left the position of captain in the shortest international format vacant. India will be touring Zimbabwe in a five-match T20I series where the team will be led by batsman Shubman Gill. However, BCCI are yet to announce a full-time captain to lead India in T20Is for the upcoming series. A look at the potential candidates who could lead India in T20Is after Rohit Sharma: Six Indian Players Named in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 ‘Team of the Tournament’.
Players Who Can Replace Rohit Sharma as Next T20I Captain
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya was leading India in the absence of Rohit Sharma for almost a year. Pandya was seen as a potential candidate to lead India in the T20 World Cup 2024 when there were rumours of Rohit not playing in the tournament. Pandya showcased a brilliant performance in all the departments and was the vice-captain of the Indian team during the T20 World Cup 2024.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant led India in the T20Is against South Africa back in 2022. Pant who is a wicket-keeper can be a good choice as the next T20I captain of India. Pant is good with tactics and always keep all the players engaged on the field.
Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav almost have all the traits to become the next T20I captain of India. Surya is an excellent batsman, and fielder and especially has a calm and composed nature. Surya led India against Australia in the T20I series which was held right after the ODI World Cup 2023.
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has been leading the Indian pace attack for a long time in the T2OIs. The right-handed pacer was named as the Player of the Tournament in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 as he took 15 wickets with the ball at an economy of less than four runs an over. Bumrah has led India before and can be the next T20I captain.
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill will be leading India in the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. The right-handed batsman has led Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 and is also seen as the next captain of the Indian team.
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