Published 09:54 IST, September 10th 2024

Shubman Gill or Rishabh Pant? Who Will Replace Rohit Sharma as India's All-Format Captain

With Rohit Sharma in the twilight period of his career, there are already speculations over who could be India's next all-format captain.

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Dinesh Karthik during an IPL match. | Image: BCCI/IPL
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With Rohit Sharma in twilight period of his career, re are already speculations over who could be India's next all-format captain. As re are a number of options, it is very difficult to pick just one. re is all-rounder Hardik Pandya , who till February was next captain but after what transpired at Mumbai Indians , his chances have taken a hit. India is blessed to also have a Shreyas Iyer, who helped Kolkata Knight Riders clinch IPL title. But with Iyer, problem is - he has been unable to cement his place in side. t to forget, re is Rishabh Pant as well. Pant is young, has experience and is a solid contender as he plays all three formats as well. But will he be India's next all-format captain? 

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One does t have to look far as young Shubman Gill is a potential candidate as well. Gill has been in charge of Gujarat Titans . Veteran India cricketer Dinesh Karthik was asked to pick India's next all-format captain during a session on Cricbuzz. Karthik picked Gill and Pant as two potential options. 

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"Two players come straight into my mind, who are young, have potential and definitely can lead India in all format in near future. One, Rishabh Pant . Two, Shubman Gill," replied Karthik.

"Both of m are captains in IPL teams and have captained India. I do think in time, y have captain for India as well," he added.

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What's next for Team India? 

After series against Sri Lanka, Indian team would w host Bangladesh and New Zealand before travelling down south to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy. A big cricketing season lies ahead. 

 

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09:54 IST, September 10th 2024