There have been speculations going on that Rohit Sharma could step down from white-ball captaincy after his 2023 ODI World Cup stint and in that case, India might look for a new player to lead the national side in upcoming ICC events like Champions Trophy 2025, World Cup 2027 etc.
Here, in this article, we will have a look at three players who can lead India in ODIs in place of Rohit Sharma.
1. Hardik Pandya:
India's talented all-rounder Hardik Pandya who was vice-captain of the 2023 World Cup could be considered a serious contender to lead the side in ODIs in the absence of Rohit as skipper. Hardik has been a very tactical leader on-field in IPL and he did well in the limited opportunities also while playing as captain of India.
2. KL Rahul:
KL Rahul can lead India in all three formats due to the immense talent shown by him with the bat. KL Rahul has been in the position of vice-captain for Team India for some period, which includes the 2023 World Cup as well after the injury of Hardik Pandya. The skills possessed by KL Rahul on the cricket field as a skipper could make him a great asset for this Indian team.
3. Rishabh Pant:
The young and dynamic Rishabh Pant could be an option for India's captaincy role as he gives a futuristic angle for this side in a long-time aspect. Pant as skipper has been terrific in the limited opportunities that he got during IPL and International cricket time.
