India’s Vice-Captains During Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy
India has had a long line of vice-captains throughout the last two World Test Championship cycles. With Ajinkya Rahane’s underwhelming performance in the West Indies, it is time for the BCCI Selection Committee to choose a future captaincy candidate for the India Tour of South Africa (IND vs SA). Likely contenders for the role are Shreyas Iyer or Jasprit Bumrah.
Rahane’s Uncertain Future
Vikram Rathour has stated that Ajinkya Rahane will be a key player on the tour, however, there is no certainty. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul will be returning, with Iyer taking the number five spot. As of now, there is no place for Rahul even if he is on the tour.
It is clear that Rahane was a temporary solution, and his future remains uncertain. If he performs well in domestic cricket, the door is still open. Who will be the next vice-captain is up to the selection committee, and they will make the call. A senior BCCI official has commented on the matter.
Conclusion
The BCCI Selection Committee is tasked with the job of choosing a future captaincy candidate for the India Tour of South Africa (IND vs SA). Likely contenders for the role are Shreyas Iyer or Jasprit Bumrah, while Ajinkya Rahane’s future remains uncertain. It is up to the selection committee to make the final call.