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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.

ICC Test Rankings: Ajinkya Rahane Makes Big Gains, R Ashwin Remains No. 1 Bowler

India's comeback man Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday climbed to the 37th position while Shardul Thakur rose to 94th among batters, even as Ravichandran Ashwin maintained his top spot among Test bowlers despite not featuring in the World Test Championship final. In a rare achievement, batters from Australia occupy the top three places in the rankings as Steve Smith and Travis Head joined top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne following their centuries in the WTC final win against India at The Oval.

"If You Ask Me Who Should Be India's Captain And Coach...": Ganguly's Verdict On Rohit, Dravid's Future

Team India has been facing harsh criticism after they faced a crushing 209-run defeat against Australia in World Test Championship final on Sunday. Chasing 444, the Rohit Sharma-led side was bundled out for 234 and lost a brilliant opportunity of winning an ICC title after a hiatus of 10 years. Many disappointed fans have demanded the removal of skipper Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid but former India captain Sourav Ganguly completely backed the duo and shut the trolls in a commendable manner.

"Only He And MS Dhoni...": Sourav Ganguly Reasons Rohit Sharma's Selection As India Captain After Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli was one the most successful captains that India had across formats. However, his reign didn't end well. He stepped down from T20I captaincy with the conclusion of India's 2021 T20 World Cup campaign. After that, he was removed as ODI captain of the side. A few months later, Kohli stepped down as Test skipper of India. Rohit Sharma was the man who was chosen the take up the role across formats after Kohli. The then BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly has reasoned the appointment of Rohit in a recent interview.

On Shubman Gill Catch Controversy, Pat Cummins' "Best Umpire" Remark

Australia skipper Pat Cummins contradicted his counterpart Rohit Sharma's opinion on third umpire Richard Kettleborough, who gave the controversial decision of dismissal of India opener Shubman Gill during the second innings of the World Test Championship final. After India lost the match, Rohit had stated that the third umpire reached the conclusion a bit quickly and should have seen more replays before taking the call. He had even called out the WTC organisers for having fewer camera angles at such an important match.

"You Can't Be Asking...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Response To Rohit Sharma On '3-Match WTC Final' Demand

After Australia skipper Pat Cummins disagreed with Rohit Sharma's desire to play a three-match series in the next cycle of the World Test Championship final, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has also criticised the India captain for coming up with such a suggestion and stated that every team should be mentally prepared before playing such big events. India lost against Australia by 209 runs in the WTC final at The Oval on Sunday after they were bundled out for 234, in the chase of 444.

"After Virat Kohli Left, Rohit Sharma Was...": Sourav Ganguly's Big Revelation On Captaincy Saga

Virat Kohli's reign as captain of the Indian team came to sour end in the 2021 after he was removed as skipper of the ODI side. Kohli, who had taken over the leadership baton from the legendary MS Dhoni, announced his decision to step down as T20 captain after the T20 World Cup in Dubai following which the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI stripped him of ODI captaincy in December later that year. The whole episode had to speculations of a feud between Kohli and Ganguly.

"Winning IPL More Difficult Than World Cup": Sourav Ganguly Makes Debate-Stirring Comparison

Questions on Rohit Sharma's captaincy are bound to rise, with the India skipper failing to deliver in the World Test Championship final, having previously failed to help India bag the trophy in the T20 World Cup 2022. As the cricketing world questions whether Rohit is the right man to lead India, especially with the view of succeeding in ICC events, Sourav Ganguly has lent his support to the Hitman. Ganguly has no doubts that Rohit can succeed as India skipper, as he has helped Mumbai Indians bag the Indian Premier League title five times. For Dada, winning the IPL is more difficult than winning a World Cup.

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

ICC Test Rankings: Ajinkya Rahane Makes Big Gains, R Ashwin Remains No. 1 Bowler

"If You Ask Me Who Should Be India's Captain And Coach...": Ganguly's Verdict On Rohit, Dravid's Future

"Only He And MS Dhoni...": Sourav Ganguly Reasons Rohit Sharma's Selection As India Captain After Virat Kohli

On Shubman Gill Catch Controversy, Pat Cummins' "Best Umpire" Remark

"You Can't Be Asking...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Response To Rohit Sharma On '3-Match WTC Final' Demand

"After Virat Kohli Left, Rohit Sharma Was...": Sourav Ganguly's Big Revelation On Captaincy Saga

"Winning IPL More Difficult Than World Cup": Sourav Ganguly Makes Debate-Stirring Comparison