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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.

We have been groomed by someone and I will be happy to groom leaders: Rohit Sharma on future captains

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he would like to follow that "natural process" of preparing his heir apparent for the big job when the time comes. The 34-year-old, who was recently appointed the skipper of India's Test team, also dispelled doubts about his availability across formats in a hectic calendar stating that he would be playing in "all games". While he expects the three potential future captains -- KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant -- to grow organically as leaders, he did outline his own role in being the bridge. "I won't have that much of a role in telling them everything and obviously they all are mature cricketers but someone needs to be around to help them and guide them in difficult situations," Rohit said on the eve of the T20 International series against Sri Lanka.

Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer Make Massive Jumps In ICC T20I Rankings

The Indian middle-order duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Venkatesh Iyer on Wednesday made huge gains, climbing to 21st and 115th spot respectively, in the latest ICC men's T20I rankings for batters on the back of their impressive showing against the West Indies. Both the batters enjoyed a sensational series against West Indies, which India had swept 3-0. Suryakumar was India's highest run-getter in the series while Iyer was second.

Keep scoring runs in Ranji Trophy and opportunities will follow: Rohit Sharma tells India aspirants

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday advised young batters aspiring to represent the country and currently playing in Ranji Trophy to keep scoring runs and not worry about selection as opportunities are bound to arise. India U-19 World Cup-winning skipper Yash Dhull and Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan are among those who have scored centuries in the opening round of Ranji Trophy. "All I can tell them is keep scoring runs and the opportunity will arise as it has for (Hanuma) Vihari and Shreyas Iyer, Shubhman Gill and all those guys, who are part of the test team now," Rohit said on the eve of the first T20I against Sri Lanka here.

Keep Scoring In Ranji Trophy, Opportunities Will Follow, Says Rohit Sharma To India Aspirants

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday advised young batters aspiring to represent the country and currently playing in Ranji Trophy to keep scoring runs and not worry about selection as opportunities are bound to arise. India U-19 World Cup-winning skipper Yash Dhull and Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan are among those who have scored centuries in the opening round of Ranji Trophy. "All I can tell them is keep scoring runs and the opportunity will arise as it has for (Hanuma) Vihari and Shreyas Iyer, Shubhman Gill and all those guys, who are part of the test team now," Rohit said on the eve of the first T20I against Sri Lanka.

India's new test captain relishes challenges ahead

India's newly appointed test captain Rohit Sharma said he had no issues with managing his workload ahead of India's three-match Twenty20 International series and two-match test series against Sri Lanka at home.

India's Yadav, Chahar out of Sri Lanka T20s

Batsman Suryakumar Yadav and fast bowler Deepak Chahar were on Wednesday ruled out of India's three-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka because of injuries.

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.

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

We have been groomed by someone and I will be happy to groom leaders: Rohit Sharma on future captains

Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer Make Massive Jumps In ICC T20I Rankings

Keep scoring runs in Ranji Trophy and opportunities will follow: Rohit Sharma tells India aspirants

Keep Scoring In Ranji Trophy, Opportunities Will Follow, Says Rohit Sharma To India Aspirants

India's new test captain relishes challenges ahead

India's Yadav, Chahar out of Sri Lanka T20s

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