Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed his desire to lead India in Test cricket. He opened up about his dream days after Shubman Gill was named India’s new Test skipper.

India’s Test captaincy post was vacant after the retirement of Rohit Sharma earlier this month. The selectors put their faith on Gill, with Rishabh Pant being chosen as the vice-captain.

In a recent interview with R Ashwin for his YouTube channel, Jadeja was asked about one cricketing feat he would like to achieve before calling it quits. To which, the 36-year-old mentioned his wish to captain the national side.

Jadeja never got the chance to lead India despite playing 80 Tests, 204 ODIs and 74 T20Is.

“Abhi toh ek he cheej bachi hai, Test captaincy (See, there’s only one thing left – Test captaincy). Baki toh sab kuch achieve kar liya hai (I’ve achieved everything else). Test captain aur India ka captain, vo toh bahut badi baat hai (It’s a moment of great pride to be Test captain or lead India)," Jadeja told Ashwin.

In the same interview, Ravindra Jadeja also offered his perspective on the differences and challenges that one faces being a short-format captain compared to the Test format.

According to Jadeja, Test captaincy is geared towards understanding the rhythm of play over a prolonged period of time while T20 captains are lot more exposed to high-intensity pressure situations.

“The Test format is as such, where you just have to change two or three fielders, according to the bowler. Not according to the batter," Jadeja said.

“That’s why I say captaining in the Test format is different. It’s much simpler. It’s about reading when your bowler is in good rhythm and when to play him or not play him. When to bring in your main bowler."

“It’s a bit calculative. But, it’s not as demanding as captaincy in the IPL or in the T20 format. Because in the shorter formats, every ball is an event. If a ball goes for a six or four, then one is forced to make changes. So, captaining in the Test format is not so chaotic," he explained.