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Can Shubman Gill Replace Rohit Sharma As India Skipper? Ex-Selector's Interesting Verdict

Shubman Gill has been enjoying a brilliant run of form recently with impressive knocks in all three formats of cricket. The youngster has emerged as a solid opening batter for the Indian cricket team and there have been talks among certain cricket experts regarding his future prospects as someone who can replace Rohit Sharma as skipper. Former national selector, Bhupinder Singh Sr, who served from 2005 to 2008, believes that Gill is well on his way to become the next “batting sensation” of the country but it is too early to determine if he can go on to become a good captain.

What Made BCCI Appoint MS Dhoni India's Skipper? Former Selector Explains

It's been nearly a decade since Team India last won an ICC event. Since MS Dhoni led the team to a Champions Trophy triumph in 2013, the side has lost four ICC finals, and have bowed out in the semi-finals on as many occasions. While Virat Kohli managed to take the team to new heights in Test cricket, the star batter failed to guide the team to an ICC triumph, since taking over the reigns from Dhoni. The same has been the case under current skipper Rohit Sharma, under whom the team crashed out in the semi-finals during the T20 World Cup last year. Earlier this month, India also lost the World Test Championship (WTC) final to Australia.

"They Made Shikhar Dhawan Captain...": India Great Blasts BCCI, Selectors

The Indian cricket team's failure to win ICC titles has seen it court plenty of criticism. After the recent unsuccessful stint in the World Test Championship final, many former cricketers have come down heavily at the team and the management over certain decisions. Giving his opinion on the Board of Control for Cricket in India selection committee, India great Dilip Vengsarkar took a swipe, suggesting some of the selectors in the part neither had the vision, nor deep knowledge of what they were doing.

"His Own Form...": South Africa Great's Straightforward Advice To Rohit Sharma

Former South Africa cricket team skipper Graeme Smith said that Rohit Sharma needs to hit the "refresh" button in order to improve his form in Test cricket. Smith referred to Rohit's current lack of runs in the longest format of the sport and said that consistency has been a problem for the India skipper. Rohit did not have a good outing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and also in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. Smith said that Rohit is currently going through a rough patch and he needs to adopt a fresh approach in the near future.

On 'IPL More Difficult Than World Cup' Remark, Ex Pak Star Slams Sourav Ganguly

One of the finest Indian cricketers ever, Sourav Ganguly raised a few eyebrows his comment as he claimed that winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) was more difficult than winning the World Cup. Ganguly's comments came as he was backing Rohit Sharma to continue leading the Indian team. Gagnuly's comments drew reactions from fans all across the globe. Even former Pakistan batter Salman Butt expressed his views on Ganguly's remarks, slamming the former BCCI president.

"6 Years Without India vs Pakistan": Ex-India Star Fumes At ICC Over WTC Format

Team India suffered a 209-run defeat against Australia in the World Test Championship final at The Oval and lost another ICC trophy. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who took charge as the leader after the team's exit from the T20 World Cup in 2021, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. However, he has also not been able to make India victorious in an ICC tournament, as they had last claimed it in 2013 under MS Dhoni. After India's debacle in the WTC final, many experts and former cricketers have been expressing their opinions regarding the same. Similarly, former India batter Aakash Chopra has come up with an interesting idea for the upcoming WTC cycle.

"...Since Virat Kohli Stepped Down": Ex Pak Star's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

India's failure in the World Test Championship final for the second consecutive occasion has raised many questions on the team's leadership structure. Rohit Sharma, who took over the captaincy after Virat Kohli stepped down last year, isn't in the finest of forms with the bat and has seen his captaincy being questioned too. Former Pakistan batter Salman Butt, in his analysis of India's Test performances under Rohit, said that it's been downhill for the subcontinent giants since Kohli stepped down.

Rohit Sharma Likely To Lead vs West Indies But Captaincy Remains Uncertain: Report

There is no imminent threat to Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy but the stylish Mumbaikar will need to rake up some significant numbers in West Indies to prevent a question mark over his leadership in the traditional format. Rohit will lead Indian in the two-Test series in the West Indies and then perhaps sit with BCCI and decide on his future in traditional format. If those privy to developments in the Indian team are to be believed, unless Rohit himself decides to stay away from two-Test series against West Indies starting in Dominica from July 12, he will be leading the team.

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Can Shubman Gill Replace Rohit Sharma As India Skipper? Ex-Selector's Interesting Verdict

What Made BCCI Appoint MS Dhoni India's Skipper? Former Selector Explains

"They Made Shikhar Dhawan Captain...": India Great Blasts BCCI, Selectors

"His Own Form...": South Africa Great's Straightforward Advice To Rohit Sharma

On 'IPL More Difficult Than World Cup' Remark, Ex Pak Star Slams Sourav Ganguly

"6 Years Without India vs Pakistan": Ex-India Star Fumes At ICC Over WTC Format

"...Since Virat Kohli Stepped Down": Ex Pak Star's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

Rohit Sharma Likely To Lead vs West Indies But Captaincy Remains Uncertain: Report