New Delhi: Rohit Sharma has been one of India’s most successful captains across all formats, leading the team to several ICC tournament finals. Under his leadership, India won the T20 World Cup 2024 and reached the ODI World Cup 2023 final. Now, the Indian team is set to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. However, reports suggest that this might be Rohit’s last match as India’s captain.
BCCI’s Big Decision on Captaincy After Champions Trophy
According to a Times of India report, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a significant change in leadership after the Champions Trophy. While Rohit has already retired from T20 internationals, he remains active in ODIs and Test cricket. The board is reportedly evaluating his future as captain in the other two formats.
A crucial meeting between head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI officials took place after the Australia tour. Although no official statement has been released, sources indicate that a leadership transition could be on the horizon.
India’s Focus Shifts to World Cup Preparations
Post Champions Trophy 2025, India will shift its focus to preparing for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. If BCCI decides to make a change, potential successors like Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, or Jasprit Bumrah could be considered for leadership roles in limited-overs cricket, while Virat Kohli’s role in Test captaincy could also be discussed.
BCCI Central Contract Updates Soon
The BCCI is also expected to announce updates on its central contracts soon. Currently, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah are in the A+ category. The board may consider promoting Axar Patel, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. Additionally, Shreyas Iyer might make a comeback in the contract list.
As of now, no official confirmation has been made regarding Rohit Sharma’s future as India’s captain. However, with the Champions Trophy final approaching, all eyes will be on how Team India performs against New Zealand and whether this marks the end of an era for Rohit’s captaincy.