India will have a new test captain for the england series
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Key highlights
- India will have a new test captain in england
- Bcci are likely to name the skipper along with the squad
- India face a tough choice to replace rohit sharma
Unlike in the past, when kohli took over ms dhoni or rohit replaced kohli, the Indian team does not have a clear-cut transition plan so far. Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) face a tough a tough choice to name a replacement, and a unanimous choice is unlikely.
When will new captain be Announced?
An announcing on the new captain is expected in the next few days as the agarkar-line selection commissione is set to announs a new look tests for the series Against England. The name of the new captain is likely to be made public on the same day.
If bumrah is appointed as the new captain, he will become the first Specialist Pacer and Second Fast-Bowler after Kaapil Dev to Lead India on a Permanent Basis in Test Cricket. Like bumrah, rahul has also captained india in three tests matches so far. Meanwhile, both pant and gill have captained India in 5 T20is Each but are yet to lead the test team. If either gets the nod for the top job, he will become the 37th player to lead India in the longst format of the game.
