NEW DELHI: The nationwide selectors have opted for stability as they introduced Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and handing over the vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill in each T20Is and ODIs for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka later this month. Hardik Pandya was relieved of vice-captaincy in each codecs.
The selectors have additionally satisfied Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who not too long ago introduced their retirements from T20I cricket, to journey to Sri Lanka for the three ODIs.
The choice committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has been agency on its stand of getting a steady management for the white-ball groups. It was reported on Jul 17 that Agarkar and new head coach Gautam Gambhir had conveyed their ideas to Hardik who was anticipated to imagine full-time T20I captaincy. It’s learnt that Surya’s efficiency as a captain might be monitored over the course of subsequent yr and the appointment might be reviewed going into the T20 World Cup in 2026.
“The selectors and Gambhir have been very clear with their plans. With Hardik being vulnerable to accidents, they felt that it might be sensible to have somebody who is targeted on simply the T20 format. Gambhir thinks very extremely of Surya’s sport consciousness,” a BCCI supply informed TOI.
It was additionally felt that the stalwarts like Rohit, Kohli and Bumrah wanted to be within the staff setting extra with the ICC Champions Trophy being about six months away. Bumrah nevertheless, has been rested to handle his work load. Kuldeep Yadav has additionally been rested for the T20Is. “Gambhir won’t have many ODIs earlier than going for the ICC Champions Trophy in Feb. He too feels the necessity for regular management,” the supply mentioned.
GROOMING FUTURE LEADER
In giving Gill vice-captaincy in each codecs over Hardik and KL Rahul, the selectors have despatched clear alerts that they wish to groom a younger participant to take over the reins after Rohit. Rahul’s management has come below fireplace when he led India in a couple of matches and in addition at Lucknow Tremendous Giants within the IPL.
The staff administration feels that the planning for the 2026 ODI World Cup wants to start out now and therefore the transition must be carried out on the earliest. TOI additionally understands that the selectors are giving Rishabh Pant a larger function within the management group throughout codecs.
JADEJA MISSING FROM ODIS
Curiously, Ravindra Jadeja, who too introduced his T20I retirement after the T20 World Cup, has not been named within the ODI squad. Whereas no official cause has been given for it, sources say that the selectors and staff administration really feel that it’s time to discover options for Jadeja.
Jadeja’s batting has not been on top of things in white-ball cricket for some time. With Axar Patel evolving as a potent alternative, Washington Sundar has been named in each squads.
PARAG IN BOTH TEAMS, NO PLACE FOR ABHISHEK
In one other attention-grabbing name, Riyan Parag has been named in each groups whereas Abhishek Sharma has missed out. TOI understands that the selectors really feel Parag may turn into an influence batter.
Parag made his T20I debut in Zimbabwe this month however did not make a mark. Nevertheless, his stellar efficiency in Vijay Hazare Trophy adopted by the IPL couldn’t be ignored.
SHREYAS IYER BACK
Shreyas Iyer, who misplaced his central contract earlier this yr for lacking out on home cricket, has been drafted again into the squad. Iyer has been a constant batter in ODIs for some years now.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah, nevertheless, left a rider within the media assertion on Wednesday: “The BCCI will proceed to observe participant availability and participation within the upcoming home cricket season, 2024-25.”
