File photo of R Ashwin and Gautam Gambhir© Bcci/Sportzpics
Former Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin believes that absence Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma A major ‘leadership vacuum’ in the upcoming testing series against England will be the cause. Virat announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday – a few days after Rohit’s similar decision. As a result, BCCI selectors now have the responsibility of selecting the captain of the next Indian cricket team. During the Seema-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah Captured the side in Rohit’s absence. While some media reports claimed that Shubman Gill A top contender for the job, Ashwin believes Bumrah is entitled to captaincy, but eventually left the decision with the selectors.
Ashwin said on his YouTube show, “I had no idea (Rohit and Kohli) would retire together.” ‘Ash ki baat’“This will be a test time for Indian cricket, and I would say that it is really the beginning of now Gautam Gambhir Era. ,
“The team visiting England will be a completely new team, a converted team where Bumrah will probably be the most player. He is clearly one of the captaincy options; I think he is entitled to captaincy, but the selectors will take a decision based on their physical ability.”
While reflecting Rohit and Virat’s decision to retire, Ashwin felt that the pair is still enough to present Indian cricket more in their tanks. He believes that when India line up England in five high-dot tests in Headingly from June 20, the inexperienced touring party will remember Virat’s energy and Rohit’s creation.
He said, “His retirement will definitely create a leadership vacuum. You cannot buy experience, especially on such tours. Virat’s energy and Rohit’s composition will be remembered,” he said.
“The test has been the best (format for India) in the last 10–12 years, but just for leadership, Rohit should have been played by the England range, and if he performs, he can move forward and give some more leadership.”
(With ANI input)
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