Rohit Sharma to captain India in 2024 T20 World Cup,Hardik Pandya named deputy

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has officially confirmed that Rohit Sharma will continue to captain the Indian cricket team during the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA. This announcement was made on the eve of the third India-England Test in Rajkot. Shah assured that Rohit enjoys strong backing from both the dressing room and the board. Moreover, Hardik Pandya is set to be Rohit’s deputy in this upcoming tournament, indicating a clear succession plan.

Rohit’s captaincy after Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma took over the reins as the all-format captain in late 2021, succeeding Virat Kohli. Under his leadership, India participated in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, the World Test Championship, and the 2023 World Cup final at home. Despite some setbacks, Shah expressed confidence in Rohit’s leadership abilities and pointed out that his recent return for the Afghanistan T20Is signaled his continued role as the captain in the T20 World Cup.

BCCI’s trust and Rohit Sharma’s captaincy

In addition to Rohit’s captaincy, Shah highlighted the team’s resilience and Rohit’s capabilities, particularly referencing India’s performance in the ODI World Cup where they won ten consecutive matches until the final. Shah expressed optimism that India would lift the 2024 T20 World Cup under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in Barbados. The BCCI secretary also shed light on the future leadership in T20, revealing that Hardik Pandya is slated to take on the captaincy role at some point. This forward-looking approach demonstrates the board’s commitment to grooming leadership talent for the future.

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BCCI opens on Virat Kohli’s T20 future

Addressing concerns surrounding Virat Kohli, Shah emphasized the importance of supporting Kohli’s decision to take personal leave during the home series against England. Shah urged trust in Kohli, highlighting that it was the first time in his 15-year career that he had requested such leave. As for Kohli’s T20 future, Shah stated that discussions on this matter would take place.

In summary, the BCCI is firmly behind Rohit Sharma’s captaincy for the 2024 T20 World Cup, with a clear succession plan involving Hardik Pandya. The board remains supportive of Virat Kohli and acknowledges the need for discussions regarding his T20I future.