In the aftermath of India’s heart-wrenching defeat in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia, the absence of Rohit Sharma, the iconic captain across all formats, in the subsequent T20I series against Australia raised numerous eyebrows. The perplexity deepened when the prolific batsman was excluded from the squad for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against South Africa. However, the plot thickens as the Hitman is set to reclaim his leadership role in the upcoming Test series.
The fans have witnessed an unexpected hiatus in Rohit Sharma’s T20I appearances since the T20 World Cup in 2022. While the official stance on his future in the shortest format remains undisclosed, speculations have swirled, suggesting that the captain himself might be stepping back from T20Is, potentially skipping the T20 World Cup in 2024.
Breaking the silence, a recent report from Dainik Jagran sheds light on a pivotal meeting involving key BCCI officials—Secretary Jay Shah, Vice President Rajeev Shukla, Treasurer Ashish Shelar, Head Coach Rahul Dravid, and the selectors. In a unanimous decision, they anointed Rohit Sharma as the rightful captain for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma Will Captain Team India In The T20 World Cup 2024
Sources reveal that during a virtual meeting with the BCCI in Delhi, Rohit engaged in discussions concerning his Twenty20 international future, the selection of the team for the South Africa tour, and the evaluation of India’s performance in the ODI World Cup 2023. Despite the physical distance—Zooming in from London—Rohit proactively inquired about his role in the T20 World Cup 2024, hosted in the USA and the West Indies.
Post the South African tour, a unique request emerged from the captain himself. Despite the selectors’ inclination to have him lead the Twenty20 International team from the South African trip onwards, Rohit, perhaps considering the toll of the demanding World Cup campaign, opted for a break from the white-ball segment of the tour. His commitment, however, remains unwavering as he is slated to make a return to captain the team in a two-match Test series.
In Rohit Sharma’s absence from T20Is, Hardik Pandya assumed the leadership mantle in the past year. However, injury concerns have cast shadows over this contingency plan. The selectors, faced with the unpredictable nature of Pandya’s fitness, have opted to persist with Rohit as the skipper, ensuring stability and experience in leadership.
