Rohit Sharma's Test Captaincy Faces Surprising Turn as Champions Trophy Success Sparks Major Change: Report
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Rohit Sharma is expected to continue as India’s Test captain for the five-match series in England in June, following the team’s triumphant Champions Trophy campaign. According to a report from The Indian Express, the BCCI and the national selection panel are backing Rohit to lead the side on another major overseas tour.
Speculation had been rife regarding Rohit’s future in red-ball cricket, especially after his struggles during India’s home Test season and a forgettable tour of Australia, where he endured a severe dip in form. His decision to step down from the final Test in Sydney had only intensified discussions about a potential transition in leadership.
However, India’s emphatic victory in Dubai appears to have secured his position at the helm for now.
“He has shown what he can do. Every stakeholder feels that he is the right candidate to lead the Indian side for the tour of England. Rohit too has expressed his eagerness to keep playing red-ball cricket,” a source told The Indian Express.
Rohit himself has not explicitly outlined his long-term plans but has made it clear that he is relishing his current role in the team. Shortly after India’s title-clinching win against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, he dismissed immediate retirement talks.
When asked about his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, the Indian captain left the door open.
“Right now, I’m playing really well, and I’m enjoying everything I’m doing with this team, and the team is enjoying my company as well, which is nice. I can’t really say 2027, because it’s too far, but I’m keeping all my options open,” he told the ICC.
“It’s something that really makes me happy. There are a lot of things involved, there’s so much pride, and the way this team is playing, I don’t want to leave this team. The way we are playing at this point in time, there is so much joy, so much fun to play with all of them,” Rohit added.
Dressing room environment
It was widely reported during India's tour of Australia that there were issues within the team, a situation that escalated following Rohit's choice to withdraw from the final Test. Nevertheless, India's victory at the Champions Trophy appears to have quelled those concerns.
Despite Rohit's recent struggles with batting—his highest score in the Tests against Australia being merely 10, and his last half-century occurring in October 2024 against New Zealand—he remains optimistic about his ability to recover.
“There is no assurance that runs won’t come five or two months down the line. I have witnessed a great deal of cricket. Life evolves every second, every minute, every day. I have faith in my capacity for change, but I must also maintain a realistic perspective,” he stated in an interview with Star Sports in January.
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