Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picked all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as a possible candidate to steer the nationwide group within the Take a look at format after Rohit Sharma introduced his retirement from red-ball cricket on Might 7.
After Virat Kohli additionally retired from the longest format of the sport on Might 12, Jadeja grew to become probably the most skilled participant within the Indian Take a look at group. Ashwin believes that Jadeja may very well be used as a transitional captain for 2 years, giving a youthful participant the prospect to hone his expertise within the meantime.
“Let’s not neglect, Jadeja is probably the most skilled participant within the group. He needs to be within the dialog. In case you’re prepared to coach a brand new man for 2 years after which make him captain, Jadeja can do this for 2 years too. They (India) may even play him as vice-captain (beneath Jadeja). It’s going to seem to be I am throwing in a wildcard,” Ashwin mentioned whereas talking on his YouTube present Ash ki Baat.
A frontrunner ought to know what’s occurring in first-class cricket too: R Ashwin
As per varied experiences, Shubman Gill is without doubt one of the frontrunners to develop into India’s new Take a look at captain. Ashwin feels that the 25-year-old’s transition to captaincy can be simpler if he can lead Gujarat Titans to the Indian Premier League (IPL) title this 12 months. Nevertheless, the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) spinner mentioned that whoever turns into the brand new Take a look at captain must observe first-class cricket.
“I hope Gujarat Titans qualify for the IPL playoffs. If Gill positive factors honour there, it’d make his transition to management simpler. However captaincy, particularly in Exams, isn’t about one good season. A frontrunner ought to know what’s occurring in first-class cricket too,” he added.
Gill has led India in 5 T20Is. These video games have been performed in Harare final 12 months towards Zimbabwe and India received 4-1. In the meantime, Jadeja has by no means led India in any format. Gill is already India’s vice-captain in ODI cricket, and if experiences are to be believed, it’s only a matter of time earlier than he’s unveiled as the brand new Take a look at skipper.
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