Indian cricket is turning a page. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli hanging up their boots in red-ball cricket, the big question is - Who will be the next Test skipper?
Rohit, the cool-headed leader, officially called time on his Test journey. As the hunt begins for a new red-ball boss, here are the Top 5 contenders who might wear the captain's cap next. Let's dive in!
1. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead, is topping the charts for Test captaincy. At 31, he's bagged 205 wickets in 86 innings, including 13 five-fers!
He's already led India in tough conditions - remember the Perth Test win and the Sydney stand-in job? With past vice-captaincy experience, many legends, including R Ashwin, believe Boom Boom Bumrah is tailor-made for the job.
"Bumrah deserves the captaincy" - R Ashwin.
2. Shubman Gill
The BCCI seems to be dreaming big. Word on the street is that Shubman Gill is being groomed to lead India across all formats. Bold move? Maybe. Smart move? Could be!
At just 25 years old, Gill has played 59 Test innings, scoring 1893 runs at an average of 35.00. He has the greatest potential to be India's next captain.
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3. KL Rahul
KL Rahul brings with him a bucketload of experience. At 33, he's already featured in 101 Test innings, scoring 3257 runs with an average of 33.6. Plus, he's been a regular leader in white-ball formats.
Whether opening or playing down the order, Rahul's adaptability could make him a safe, stable choice for captaincy.
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4. Shreyas Iyer
Another name doing the rounds is Shreyas Iyer - the tough Mumbai lad with a fearless approach.
He's 30, has played 25 innings, and scored 811 runs at an average of 35.3. While his red-ball experience is still growing, he's shown glimpses of leadership potential. With a long career ahead, Iyer could be the dark horse.
5. Rishabh Pant
How can we forget Rishabh Pant?
The 27-year-old dashing wicketkeeper-batter has been India's game-changer. He has scored 2948 runs in 75 Test innings with a solid average of 42.1.
He's got flair, fire, and fearlessness - remember the Gabba heroics in the 2019 Border-Gavaskar Trophy? If India wants a bold, aggressive leader, Pant could be the man!
With these five names in the mix, Team India's next Test captain is gonna shape the future of our red-ball journey.
So, who do you think should take the mantle? Is it the calm of KL, the aggression of Pant, or the leadership fire in Bumrah? To know more, let's get updated with CricClubs!