Former captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed his support for Rohit Sharma to continue as the captain of the Indian cricket team until the T20 World Cup in June next year. Ganguly commended Sharma’s captaincy during the ODI World Cup and believes he should lead the team in all formats of the game. Sharma, along with Virat Kohli, has opted for a break from the upcoming South Africa series to be fresh for the busy cricket schedule ahead.
Ganguly highlighted the importance of Sharma and Kohli in Indian cricket, stating that their performance in the World Cup demonstrated their integral role in the team. He also mentioned that the pressures of World Cups are different from bilateral series and believes that Sharma and Kohli will excel in the T20 World Cup in the West Indies.
Following the 2022 T20 World Cup, Hardik Pandya was appointed as India’s T20 captain. However, due to his injury during the ODI World Cup, Suryakumar Yadav is currently leading the team in the ongoing T20 series against Australia.
Ganguly expressed his confidence in Sharma’s leadership abilities and expects him to continue as captain until the 2024 T20 World Cup. He acknowledged the importance of giving players a break amidst the hectic cricket schedule and believes that Sharma and Kohli will return refreshed for the upcoming Tests against South Africa, the IPL, and the T20 World Cup.
In conclusion, Ganguly’s endorsement of Rohit Sharma as the captain of the Indian cricket team until the T20 World Cup reflects his belief in Sharma’s abilities and the importance of managing players’ workload in the demanding cricket calendar.
