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Rohit Sharma "More Than Happy" To Groom Team India's Future Captains

Rohit Sharma said Wednesday he was happy to help train possible successors following his recent appointment as India's cricket captain across all formats in place of Virat Kohli. The star batsman was named Test captain on Saturday -- he was already white-ball skipper -- but since he will turn 35 in April pundits do not expect his tenure to be a long one. India's cricket board has identified three possible candidates all in their 20s to follow him eventually -- Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. "I won't have that much of a role of telling them each and everything, obviously they are all mature cricketers but someone needs to be around them to help and guide them in difficult situations and (I am) more than happy to do that," Rohit told his first press conference after taking over the Test job.

Rohit Sharma Names 3 Younger India Teammates "Looked Upon As Leaders"

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said that the likes of KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are looked upon as leaders within the group. Last week, Rohit was named as the Test skipper. Chetan Sharma, the Chairman of the Selection Committee had said that the management is looking at Rohit to groom future leaders and he also spoke on how the right-handed batter is an ideal candidate to lead the side. "I won't have that much of a role in telling them each and everything, they all are mature enough, it is just when someone needs to be there around them to guide them, I will be more than happy to do that. It is how we have come through the ranks, we were groomed by someone else. It is a natural process, everyone goes through this," said Rohit during a virtual press conference.

Newly-crowned world No 1 India train for T20 series vs Sri Lanka - in pictures

Rohit Sharma's stint as India's full-time captain got off to the perfect start as India completed a 6-0 sweep across the ODI and T20 series against the West Indies.

Watch: Delhi Capitals Share Video Of Rishabh Pant's "Unorthodox Shots"

Rishabh Pant the cricketer is known for his daredevilry with a bat in hand. Pant has made a name for himself in international cricket with his penchant for unorthodox shots, which produce maximum impact. While he has payed the price for playing such high risk shots too, no one can deny the fact that Pant is a great entertainer as a batter. Before making it big in the Indian team, Pant showcased his full range of shots in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for his franchise Delhi Capitals.

Rishabh Pant news: Wicketkeeper prepared to bat anywhere he is needed

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant says that he remains flexible when it comes to his batting position.

We plan to try out as many options as possible before T20 World Cup: Pant

Rishabh Pant says the team is looking at exploring as many options as possible in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, which is to take place in eight month's time. Pant, who was appointed vice-captain in the absence of KL Rahul for the ongoing T20 series against the West Indies, smashed a brisk half-century in the team's win in the second game here on Friday night. Among other questions, he was also asked about the plans for the T20 World Cup in Australia. "There's still time for the World Cup, so the plan is to try out as many options as possible," the 24-year-old said at the post-match media interaction. "We are trying to find out which positions suit whom and how they can benefit the team. So we're trying out several options, whatever seems right for the team eventually will be final."

Kohli, Pant to miss West Indies T20, Sri Lanka series

Former India skipper Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will be rested for the third Twenty20 international against West Indies and the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, a board member told AFP on Saturday.

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: I am fine wherever the team wants me to bat, says Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant said that he is completely fine with wherever the side wants him to bat and believes that more one practices, the better a person becomes. Pant was one of the architects with the bat for India's impressive 186 in the second T20I against West Indies on Friday. He scored an unbeaten 52 off just 28 balls. Apart from his blazing knock, Pant shared a vital 76-run partnership with Venkatesh Iyer (33 off 18 balls), which helped India put up a big total and then defend it for an eight-run win to mark their 100th T20I with a series triumph.

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Rohit Sharma "More Than Happy" To Groom Team India's Future Captains

Rohit Sharma Names 3 Younger India Teammates "Looked Upon As Leaders"

Newly-crowned world No 1 India train for T20 series vs Sri Lanka - in pictures

Watch: Delhi Capitals Share Video Of Rishabh Pant's "Unorthodox Shots"

Rishabh Pant news: Wicketkeeper prepared to bat anywhere he is needed

We plan to try out as many options as possible before T20 World Cup: Pant

Kohli, Pant to miss West Indies T20, Sri Lanka series

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: I am fine wherever the team wants me to bat, says Rishabh Pant