Written By: Devadyuti Das | Updated: Jan 2, 2025, 2:15 PM
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In these collection of pictures, we take a look at possible surprise pick to lead the Indian team if Rohit Sharma is dropped for the 5th Test vs Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting on Friday.
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Captain Rohit Sharma is set to be dropped for the SCG Test after head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to confirm if he'll be part of the playing 11 on Friday.
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Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is No. 1 choice to be next Test captain, having led India to win in first Test vs Australia in Perth.
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Jasprit Bumrah might not be available for all Test matches as the pacer's workload will need to be managed considering he plays in all 3 formats as well as the IPL.
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There is speculation that Virat Kohli could make comeback as Test captain. A report said, a player who is 'Mr Fix It' is keen to get captaincy because he feels youngester in Team India are not ready for captaincy role.
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Rishabh Pant has captaincy aspirations too but his poor form in Australia goes against him, including two irresponsible shots to get out in last Test at the MCG.
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Shubman Gill is surprise choice as captain as he could be a long-term option to lead India in all formats of the game.
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Head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly wants to oversee transition in Indian team and Shubman Gill could be perfect choice as the next all-format captain.
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Shubman Gill was seen sharing 'fist-bumps' with head coach Gautam Gambhir at the SCG. Gill had been dropped from the playing 11 for the MCG Test.
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