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Test Captaincy Race Over? Report Reveals Big Meetings Before Rohit Sharma Retirement

India's hunt for the next Test captain seems to be over, with multiple reports suggesting that Shubman Gill is set to succeed Rohit Sharma in the longest format. Gill, who is already India's vice-captain in ODIs and T20Is, seems to be beating the favourite Jasprit Bumrah to the role, leaving many unimpressed. While Bumrah was India's vice-captain in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leading the first Test in Rohit Sharma's absence, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee reportedly prefers Shubman Gill because of the pacer's poor injury record.

BCCI's 'Captaincy' U-Turn Led To Virat Kohli Retirement? Report Makes Explosive Claim

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli stunned everyone by announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Kohli, who is considered to be one of the best batters in modern cricket, retired from the longest format of the sport as India's successful captain. Overall, he was the fourth most-successful Test captain in the word before bidding farewell to the format. While a lot of speculation already exists over Kohli's decision, a report by Sports Today claimed that the BCCI hinted at appointing him captain once again but decided to not go ahead with the call. According to the report, Virat was given a hint that he can become the captain once again during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

"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.

"Very Upset That He Will Not Get Captaincy": R Ashwin's Bombshell About Star Ahead Of India Team Selection

As debate and discussion over the choice of India's next Test captain continues, legendary former India spinner R Ashwin has made his feelings clear about the matter. Ashwin, who retired from all forms of cricket at the end of 2024, has spoken about the captaincy race, which has opened up following the retirement of Rohit Sharma from Test cricket. As per sources, 25-year-old batter Shubman Gill is set to be made captain for India's upcoming tour of England, ahead of experienced pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who was vice-captain during Rohit's time as captain.

"Don't Thrust Test Captaincy On Shubman Gill": BCCI Sent Warning By World Cup-Winner

As the next phase of Test cricket begins for India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has some big shoes to fill. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin are all gone, while some next generation stars have been given the improbable task of replacing some of the finest players the game has seen. For the captaincy responsibility in the longest format, Shubman Gill's name is on the top of the charts, though former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth doesn't think the top-order batter is the right choice.

"Why Change Something?" Shubman Gill vs KL Rahul Debate For No. 4 Slot Answered After Virat Kohli Retirement

Team India face a conundrum. After the retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket, India have two big shoes to fill ahead of their five-match Test tour of England in June. The biggest hole among that is the No. 4 slot that Kohli had made his own ever since Sachin Tendulkar retired in 2013. India have a number of options they could go with, but former India opener Wasim Jaffer has stated that they should back Shubman Gill in the role.

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.

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Test Captaincy Race Over? Report Reveals Big Meetings Before Rohit Sharma Retirement

BCCI's 'Captaincy' U-Turn Led To Virat Kohli Retirement? Report Makes Explosive Claim

"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

"Very Upset That He Will Not Get Captaincy": R Ashwin's Bombshell About Star Ahead Of India Team Selection

"Don't Thrust Test Captaincy On Shubman Gill": BCCI Sent Warning By World Cup-Winner

"Why Change Something?" Shubman Gill vs KL Rahul Debate For No. 4 Slot Answered After Virat Kohli Retirement

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