Reports: Hardik Pandya Could Replace Rohit Sharma as India’s Captain for Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma as Captain: Rohit Sharma’s future as India’s captain has become a topic of discussion in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). With Rohit’s recent struggles in Test cricket and his decision to sit out the fifth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, the question of his leadership role in ODIs has also come under fire.

Hardik Pandya Could Lead India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Hardik Pandya is emerging as a strong contender to lead India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His leadership in white-ball formats over the last few years, including his role as captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has shown his ability to handle pressure.

Sources have said that Pandya’s experience as an all-rounder and his knack for leading in tough situations makes him an ideal candidate to lead India in such a prestigious tournament.

Rohit Sharma’s Struggles and BCCI’s Search for a New Leader

Rohit Sharma’s recent struggles in Test cricket, along with his decision to opt out of the fifth Test against Australia, have raised questions about his future as India’s captain. With the ICC Champions Trophy coming up in 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is exploring other leadership options. Hardik Pandya’s name has consistently come up, and reports suggest that he is now the most balanced option for leading India in the tournament.

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Other Leadership Candidates

While players like Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill are also being considered for the captaincy, Hardik Pandya stands out due to his proven leadership in high-pressure situations. Gill still needs more experience to mature as a leader, and Suryakumar Yadav’s performances in ODIs have not been convincing enough. With these factors in mind, Pandya seems like the best option if Rohit Sharma is unavailable.

India’s ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: