BCCI to take a call on Rohit Sharma’s future after the series against West Indies
Xtra Time Web Desk: Rohit Sharma’s future as test captain will depend on his performance in the upcoming series against West Indies which starts from July 12. There is no immediate threat to Rohit's Test captaincy but the stylish Mumbaikar will need to rake up some significant numbers in West Indies to prevent a question mark over his leadership in the traditional format. Rohit will lead Indian in the two-Test series in the West Indies and then perhaps sit with BCCI and decide on his future in traditional format.
According to reports, if Rohit himself decides to stay away from two-Test series against West Indies starting in Dominica from July 12, he will be leading the team. However. BCCI top brass and the national selection committee will be under pressure to take a tough call if he fails to notch up at least one big knock either at Dominica or at Port of Spain during the second Test (July 20-24).
"These are baseless stuff that Rohit will be removed from captaincy. Yes, whether he will last the whole two-year WTC cycle is a big question as he would be nearly 38 when the third edition ends in 2025," a senior BCCI source in know of things told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
Rohit was named as the captain in the longer format despite not being too keen as he was circumspect whether is body would hold or not. He was made the captain in the longer format by then BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah after Virat Kohli decided to quit captaincy in longer format.
