Sunil Gavaskar Tells Why Rohit Sharma Shouldn't Become Next India Test captain
Ex-India skipper Sunil Gavaskar explained why it would not be a good idea to make Rohit Sharma captain of the Indian Test team.
New Delhi: Former Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli resigned as India's Test captain following heart-breaking Test series loss against South Africa. Post Virat's shocking move, there has been a constant debate about who will replace captain Kohli as the next Test captain.
BCCI had named Rohit Sharma as India's Test team vice-captain ahead of India's tour of South Africa, so many fans and cricket pundits are of the opinion that team India's white-ball skipper should be handed over the captaincy of the Test team as well.
However, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar doesn't share the same opinion as he explained why it would not be a good idea to make Rohit Sharma captain of the Test team.
"The problem with Rohit is that he has fitness issues. So you need a player who remains fit and is available for all matches. If you remember, Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews had the same issue with hamstring. And with that, when you try to run fast or take a quick single, the injury resurfaces," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.
"If that is to happen, you may be forced to name someone else captain. So it's better to pick a player who instead has external injuries. But with Rohit, this cycle of picking up regular injuries is why I am doubtful about him. This is why I feel that only a player who features in all formats should be made captain."
After a 2-1 loss in the three-match Test series, KL Rahul-led team India will now take on Proteas in an ODI series, starting from January 19 in Paarl.
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