The Indian selectors will have to pick a new Test skipper, with Virat Kohli stepping down from the post after the Test series loss to South Africa. Rohit and KL Rahul are considered to be the favorites for the role.
During a discussion on India News, Mohammad Azharuddin was asked who he sees as the next skipper who can take the Indian team forward for the next 5-6 years. He responded:
While acknowledging Rohit Sharma’s fitness issues, the former India skipper wants the Mumbaikar to take over the leadership role. Azharuddin observed:
Azharuddin added that South Africa benefitted from Rohit’s absence during the recently concluded Test series. He explained:
Rohit was ruled out of the Test series against the Proteas due to a hamstring injury. The limited-overs skipper is also not part of the Indian team for the upcoming ODI series against the same opponents, with KL Rahul performing captaincy duties instead.
“It should not be too much of a problem” - Mohammad Azharuddin on age not being on Rohit Sharma’s side
Mohammad Azharuddin also replied in the negative when asked whether Rohit’s age could go against him being appointed skipper. He reasoned:
Azharuddin was also asked about Team India having the same skipper in all three formats in such a scenario. The 58-year-old opined that should not be a problem either.
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