Rohit to be Virats deputy in Champions Trophy Reports

Before that India will take on New Zealand and Bangladesh in two warm-up games.

The selectors have not announced the name of the vice-captain. However, among themselves, they have already chosen one, but will be announced only if required in emergency, a source placed highly within the BCCI was quoted as saying by Deccan Chronicle. (Photo: PTI)

Rohit Sharma is the unofficial vice captain for Champions Trophy. (Photo: AFP)

The opening batsman who made a comeback to the Indian side after a long sustained injury will be named as leader of the pack only if needed. (Photo: AP)

Rohit recently led the Mumbai Indians to a record third IPL title and also became the only captain to win three IPL trophies. (Photo: AFP)

In the last Test of the four-match Test series against Australia, Ajinkya Rahane steeped in as captain when Virat Kohli was injured. Though he was not formally announced as the vice captain during the team selection. (Photo: AP)

Rohit Sharma is an automatic choice as it is unlikely that Rahane will feature in the playing XI at the beginning. With Dhoni in no mood to dawn the skipper’s hat, the responsibility will be given to Rohit, who has both the experience and success of leading in big tournaments. (Photo: BCCI)

However, according to reports the MSK Prasad-led selection committee has already decided the vice captain of Team India. (Photo: AFP)

Quashing all the doubts over India’s Champions Trophy participation, BCCI named a rather predictable squad, giving importance to domestic and international performance. (Photo: BCCI)

Expectedly Virat Kohli was named as the captain in India’s quest to defend the crown. (Photo: AFP)

Keeping true to all its nature BCCI did not formally announce Kohli’s deputy for the Champions Trophy. (Photo: AP)

The 15-member Indian squad will leave for England on May 24 for the Champions Trophy, which will begin from June 1. (Photo: AFP)