Suspense ends as BCCI chief Jay Shah announces Rohit Sharma will lead India's charge in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
The highly anticipated wait for India's T20 World Cup captaincy is finally over, with BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirming Rohit Sharma will take the reins. This announcement comes after much speculation and debate surrounding the leadership role, fueled by Rohit's absence from the squad since the previous World Cup.
Despite not featuring in recent T20 squads, Rohit's proven leadership as Mumbai Indians captain, coupled with his impressive performance leading India to 10 consecutive wins in the 2023 ODI World Cup (albeit ultimately falling short in the final), solidified his position for the upcoming tournament.
Hardik Pandya will serve as Rohit's deputy, a decision influenced by his previous captaincy roles and strong leadership qualities. While rumors of friction between the two players circulated, Shah emphasized Pandya's irreplaceable value as vice-captain, despite an injury during the previous World Cup.
Addressing the team's potential at the announcement event, Shah expressed confidence in India's ability to lift the trophy under Rohit's captaincy, highlighting the team's impressive run in the last ODI World Cup.
He further proclaimed, "I promise you that in 2024 in T20 World Cup we will lift the trophy under Rohit Sharma's captaincy and we will hoist India's tricolour flag."