While Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 after winning the ICC T20 World Cup, any batsman Hardik Pandya could lead the Men-Blue in the shortest spell of the game. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul will lead the team in ODIs, sources said.
BCCI Sou Hardik Pandya is likely to lead India in the T20I series against Sri Lanka
races told ANI, “Hardik Pandya is all set to lead the Indian team in the Twenty20, Rohit Sharma’s retirement has been announced. It is also unlikely that Hardik will be rested for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.” in.”
In the Twenty20 WC, Pandya scored a half-century and a best of 50* in six innings at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 151.57. He also took 11 wickets in eight games at an average of 17.36 and economy rate of 7.64, with best figures of 3/20.
The IPL tournament brought about a change in fortune for Hardik. Fans booed him in every stadium across India during IPL 2024. This happened after he became the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain taking over from Rohit Sharma, who had led MI to five IPL titles. Hardik had just come back to play after hurting his ankle. He had also played in last year’s 50-over World Cup. People online made fun of him, and fans argued. They said he had left his old team, Gujarat Titans (GT), which won the 2022 IPL title, to join MI.
Meanwhile, KL Rahul didn’t make it to the Men in Blue T20 World Cup team. This came as a surprise because he had done well in the ODI World Cup 2023 in India.
Rahul scored 386 runs in nine innings. He averaged 77.20 and had a strike rate of 98.72.
Coming in at the fifth position, Rahul has compiled India’s innings several times in this World Cup.
He scored the match-winning knock against Australia in India’s first match as the visitors were 2 for 3. He shared a 165-run partnership with Kohli and scored an unbeaten 97 to lead India to a historic victory at Chennai
According to sources, KL Rahul will lead the Indian team in the absence of Rohit Sharma as the board believes he runs at a longer pace.
On July 09 Tuesday morning, BCCI secretary Jai Shah announced Gautam Gambhir’s new job. The ex-cricketer will now coach the Indian men’s cricket team. Gambhir played as a left-handed opener for Team India in the past. He also mentored Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2024. Under Gambhir’s guidance, KKR lifted their third IPL trophy this season.
Jaysha took to his official X-account and announced that Gambhir has been appointed as the new head coach of Team India.
The BCCI secretary also said he has full faith in Gambhir, and he will be the right person to take Indian cricket forward.
“I am very happy to welcome Mr. Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team. Modern cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has mastered this changing landscape. Surviving hardships and excelling in various roles.” I trust Gautham in his career.” Well done to take Indian cricket forward. Man with his vast experience perfectly placed to take up this exciting and highly sought after coaching role and is fully supported by the BCCI as he embarks on this new journey,” wrote Shah in X.
Rahul Dravid’s tenure as Team India’s head coach came to an end with the conclusion of the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup final, where India beat South Africa by seven runs to win the prestigious trophy after 17 years