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Shubman Gill Emerges as Favorite for India's Test Captaincy as Deliberations Continue

With Rohit Sharma's retirement, the BCCI weighs leadership options ahead of the England series, considering Gill, Bumrah, and Rahul.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill during the IND vs AUS 2nd Test match in BGT 2024-25 | Image: AP
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Sanjay Manjrekar
Sanjay Manjrekar On India's Test Captaincy Debate | Image: AP

Overview

  • Rohit Sharma's Test retirement has left India searching for a new captain, with Shubman Gill reportedly the leading candidate.
  • Jasprit Bumrah, once a strong contender, faces doubts due to recurring fitness issues and uncertain availability for the England series.
  • Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned the exclusion of Bumrah from captaincy discussions, citing precedent with past captains managing limited availability.
  • If appointed captain, Gill is expected to have Rishabh Pant as his deputy, signaling a focus on grooming younger leadership for the future.
  • The final squad and captaincy decision are expected to be announced by May 23, ahead of the first Test at Headingley on June 20.