Former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta believes that it is very important for Team India to have a stable captain, keeping in mind the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022 to be played in Australia later this year.
India’s regular captain, Rohit Sharma, missed the rescheduled Test against England after he tested positive for COVID-19, and Jasprit Bumrah led that side that suffered a 7-wicket defeat on July 5.
However, Rohit is now fit and ready to lead India in the limited-overs series against England, starting on July 7 with the first T20I match, and Dasgupta feels it is a big boost for the touring side.
Though Rohit Sharma will return to lead the side in England T20Is and ODIs, Rahul Dravid's tenure as a coach thus far has seen India have seen eight captains. The list includes Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rohit Sharma.
Deep Dasgupta told ANI: “It is very important for the team to have a stable captain. The position of the captain had been really in the last few months, especially during England Test or Ireland tour. Due to injury and any other reason, we had to shuffle between captains. But now Rohit is fit and is available for the upcoming games.”
He added, “With only 2-3 months left for the T20 World Cup, there are many players who have showcased their spectacular performances. India is left with 20-22 games before the World Cup, so the selectors might have started shortlisting the players for the big tournament. Each and every match will be very important from now on.”
India will play the first T20I against England on July 7.
(With ANI Inputs)
