The twists and turns in Indian cricket are unending. Such is the character of a transition interval. What has added to the drama is the near-impossible activity of enjoying all three codecs. A day after the Ajit Agarkar-led choice committee dropped robust hints of constructing Shubman Gill an all-format captain by appointing the Check skipper because the vice-captain of the Asia Cup-bound T20I facet, it has come to gentle that the board and the selectors are taking a look at a special choice for ODIs. The BCCI is reportedly contemplating middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer as the following captain of India’s ODI group. Whereas no official choice has been made but, a report in Dainik Jagran signifies that Iyer is being considered because the long-term choice to guide India within the 50-over format, presumably until the 2027 World Cup.
Iyer was among the many contenders for India’s T20 squad for the upcoming Asia Cup however missed out because of the 15-member squad restriction. Regardless of that, his current performances, notably within the Champions Trophy earlier this 12 months, have strengthened his case. The 30-year-old performed a key function in India’s title-winning marketing campaign, scoring 243 runs throughout 5 matches with constant knocks of 15, 56, 79, 45 and 48.
Having already scored 2845 runs in 70 ODIs at a mean of 48.22 with 5 centuries, Iyer’s credentials as a reliable batter are properly established. Now, his management potential is being significantly thought of by BCCI and the group administration.
Nevertheless, the timing of Iyer’s elevation will hinge on Rohit Sharma’s choice concerning his worldwide future. Rohit, who’s at the moment main the ODI facet, turned 38 this 12 months. With him and Virat Kohli already retired from T20s and Exams, hypothesis is rising that the October ODI collection towards Australia would possibly mark their closing look in worldwide cricket. The report added that the BCCI officers are anticipated to satisfy after the Asia Cup to debate the long run roadmap, together with conversations with Rohit and Kohli.
If Rohit decides to step down, Iyer may take over as quickly because the Australia collection. If not, the transition is perhaps delayed.
Why was Shubman Gill not in competition for ODI captaincy?
Shubman Gill, who was initially thought of a doable all-format captain, is unlikely to take up the ODI management function. Regardless of having served as ODI vice-captain not too long ago and boasting a formidable report within the format, BCCI is leaning towards managing his workload extra fastidiously. Gill, who captained India in Exams through the England collection and is now vice-captain below Suryakumar Yadav within the T20 setup for the Asia Cup, has already been burdened with vital management duties.
BCCI sources defined that making one participant captain throughout all codecs shouldn’t be a possible choice within the present cricketing calendar. With excursions and tournaments packed all year long, the psychological and bodily calls for on a three-format captain could be monumental.
Gill is ready to guide the Check group towards West Indies in early October, simply days after the Asia Cup ends. Following that, India will journey to Australia for 5 T20Is earlier than returning for a full collection towards South Africa. That schedule alone consists of two Exams, three ODIs and 5 T20Is inside a brief span. Given the back-to-back commitments, Gill’s ODI captaincy has been dominated out to forestall burnout and guarantee he stays efficient within the codecs he already leads.
