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"Could Do Captaincy For Two Years": R Ashwin's Surprise Test Captaincy Pick, Not Gill Or Bumrah

Rohit Sharma's Test retirement has not only created the void of a veteran batter but has also left India searching for a new captain in the format. Taking over the duties from Virat Kohli in 2022, Rohit led the team for three years before he called time on his Test career. To make things poorer for India, Kohli, another veteran player and certainly one of the greats of the game, too quit the format. Shubman Gill has emerged as a front-runner to lead India in Tests, with the names of Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant also being discussed.

Gautam Gambhir Has Extended Meeting With New Captain, Tackling Jasprit Bumrah Issue Crucial: Report

The India captaincy was his for the taking, but since that fateful January 4 morning in Sydney, the peerless Jasprit Bumrah has gradually fallen behind in the race, and it will be difficult for him to avoid the feeling of being shortchanged. The leadership role was meant for him until he quietly left the Sydney Cricket Ground for a scan while holding his back few months ago. In Bumrah's absence, any hopes of India winning the final Test against Australia went up in smoke, but that particular injury also dealt a telling blow to his chances of becoming India's long-term Test captain.

Virat Kohli Was Given 'Hint' About Captaincy Return, Then 'Tone Changed': Report Claims Reason Behind Retirement

Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket has left Indian cricket with a vacuum that may not be filled for a long time. Already dealing with the retirements of Ravichandran Ashwin and Rohit Sharma, Indian Test cricket lost the services of another veteran when Kohli, through an Instagram post on May 12, announced that he would not longer be continuing in the longest format. That he was not keen on continuing in Tests was a buzz that was already quite loud in the days leading up to the announcement. But when it happened, most were taken aback as reports suggested that the BCCI and several other big names had tried to convince Kohli to continue playing with India's Tour of England starting in June.

Gautam Gambhir Wants Full Control, Shubman Gill Can't Challenge His Decisions But Jasprit Bumrah...: Report

Following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket, India head coach Guatam Gambhir has reportedly demanded full authority from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the team's day-to-day operations. Ever since his appointment as head coach, Gambhir has been adamant to end superstar culture within the team. And it seems that he might have played a big hand in forcing Rohit and Kohli from the Test set up, with an eye on the future.

"Gautam Gambhir Most Important": After Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Retirement Verdict Out On Indian Dressing Room

With the veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli leaving the Test format, India now face a huge challenge to fill the void left by the two players. The team will get a replacement in batting but the overall impact that the two players bought together might not be matched anytime soon. Both Rohit and Virat brought in a huge experience with themselves of late, alongside their superb batting and on-field tactics that helped the team prosper over the years. With the duo not being part of the Test side anymore, the focus now shifts to the Indian captain that is yet to be named in the format and head coach Gautam Gambhir, who will be having a huge task of leading a lesser experienced side.

Gautam Gambhir To Enjoy 'Rare' Power After Virat Kohli Exit. Report Says "He Was Categorical..."

Greg Chappell's fall was spectacular when he tried to impose his authority while Anil Kumble could not deal with alpha male stardom but it seems Gautam Gambhir is on course to become that rare India head coach who will wield more power than the skipper. Indian cricket is replete with examples where powerful managers had to back out in front of player-power. Bishan Singh Bedi, Chappell and Kumble despite being champion players themselves didn't realise that they have to play the second fiddle. John Wright, Gary Kirsten and Ravi Shastri knew that and were immensely successful.

On Talks Of Virat Kohli Quitting Test Cricket, Report Says 'Gautam Gambhir Wants...'

Reports of Virat Kohli quitting Test cricket have been doing rounds on social media. On Saturday, it was reported by the Times of India (TOI) that Kohli informed BCCI about his wish to retire from the longest format of the game. The report also mentioned that while the BCCI wants Kohli to play the upcoming five-match Test series in England, he is yet to respond to the board's request. While speaking to NDTV, a BCCI source confirmed the development, saying that the board has requested Kohli to take time before taking a call on retirement.

Extraordinary developments are affecting cricket’s top echelons

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"Could Do Captaincy For Two Years": R Ashwin's Surprise Test Captaincy Pick, Not Gill Or Bumrah

Gautam Gambhir Has Extended Meeting With New Captain, Tackling Jasprit Bumrah Issue Crucial: Report

Virat Kohli Was Given 'Hint' About Captaincy Return, Then 'Tone Changed': Report Claims Reason Behind Retirement

Gautam Gambhir Wants Full Control, Shubman Gill Can't Challenge His Decisions But Jasprit Bumrah...: Report

"Gautam Gambhir Most Important": After Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Retirement Verdict Out On Indian Dressing Room

Gautam Gambhir To Enjoy 'Rare' Power After Virat Kohli Exit. Report Says "He Was Categorical..."

On Talks Of Virat Kohli Quitting Test Cricket, Report Says 'Gautam Gambhir Wants...'

Extraordinary developments are affecting cricket’s top echelons