After losing the final of the World Test Championship, there is a demand for change in the Indian team. Along with this, various questions are also being raised on the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Continually showing the way to the captain of the team and several senior players out of the team is an important point of discussion.
However, India does not seem to have many options as a Test captain. At the same time, Rohit's age is also 36 and he will not be able to captain for a long time. In such a situation, while Rohit is the captain, there is a dire need to find and prepare the future captain.
The selectors will first have to decide Rohit's permanent deputy in the longest format of cricket, who can learn the qualities of captaincy under the supervision of senior players. Let us tell you who are the four biggest contenders for becoming the vice-captain in the Test at this time.
1. Rishabh Pant:-
Even though Rishabh Pant is currently running away from cricket due to injury, but Rishabh Pant is being seen as the future captain of India. Pant's age is also just 24 years and with this he has also fixed his place in the Test team. Pant has also led the Delhi Capitals in the IPL and shows leadership qualities.
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2. Shreyas Iyer:-
Shreyas Iyer also looks like a good option as a vice-captain in Test cricket. Iyer also has a lot of captaincy experience. Along with this, Iyer also likes the longest format of cricket. Iyer's record has been good in Test cricket and if he can maintain his fitness, the Indian selectors can repose faith in him.
3. KL Rahul:-
KL Rahul also looks like a good option as Rohit Sharma's deputy. Even though Rahul is struggling with poor form and fitness at the moment, but on the basis of his excellent technique and classy shots, Rahul has earned a lot of name in Test cricket as well. Rahul also has the experience of captaincy and he has handled the responsibility of vice-captain earlier also.
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4. Shubhman Gill:-
That young player of Team India, whose performance is being, discussed the most these days. Shubman Gill is going through the best phase of his career. Gill has excellent technique and at the same time he also looks very calm on the field. Due to his strong performance, Gill has also confirmed his place in India's Test team. In such a situation, if Gill is given the responsibility of vice-captain under the supervision of Rohit and Kohli, then he can prove to be a good captain in future.
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