Rohit Sharma’s Twenty20 career will be decided today: After the World Cup, the Indian cricket team is poised for a reset, as announced by the BCCI. On Wednesday, Rahul Dravid delighted fans with the news of contract extensions for the support staff. This decision, made in anticipation of the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, has shifted everyone’s focus, especially concerning Rohit Sharma’s stance on the matter.
The Indian team is scheduled to depart for the South Africa tour this week, engaging in a series comprising 3 One Day, 3 Twenty20, and 2 Test matches. BCCI reports suggest that Virat Kohli will not be part of the limited-overs series during this tour, heading directly to Africa for the Test series. The question arises: What about Rohit?
The Indian team delivered a robust performance in the ODI World Cup, securing a spot in the final by winning 10 consecutive matches. However, in the final showdown, Australia emerged victorious, overshadowing the hosts. Despite the loss, BCCI expresses satisfaction with Rohit Sharma’s leadership.
As a testament to this confidence, Rahul Dravid has been re-appointed as the coach for the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup. Simultaneously, BCCI is keen on entrusting the leadership role to the 35-year-old Rohit Sharma for the Twenty20 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma Eyed for Captaincy in 2024 Twenty20 World Cup as BCCI Seeks Stability Amid Hardik Pandya’s Injuries
Rohit Sharma’s Twenty20 career After the 2022 Twenty20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stepped away from the format, and the leadership responsibility was handed over to Hardik Pandya. However, BCCI is now adamant about Rohit leading the team in the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup. There are active lobbying efforts on Rohit’s part, and with Hardik facing injury concerns again, the team management is anxious.
Given Hardik’s recurring injuries and the desire for stability until June 2024, BCCI is keen on convincing Rohit to take up the leadership role in the Twenty20 team. Hardik, recovering from the injury sustained in the ODI World Cup, is expected to make a comeback directly from IPL 2024. The situation will become clearer after the squad for the South Africa tour is announced today.
