The Indian team has decided to choose a new captain for the T20. India needs to appoint a new Twenty20 captain and follow England’s template to revive their fortunes in that format, former head coach Ravi Shastri said on Thursday.

 According to the report, Rohit Sharma, 35, remains India's all-format captain but the team’s defeat in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in Australia has prompted calls to inject fresh blood into the side. Rohit and fellow batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been rested for India’s tour of New Zealand where Hardik Pandya will lead the T20 squad while Shikhar Dhawan will be in charge for the one-day internationals.

This is also good as new players will be given a chance to experience playing with their opponents. Still, also it can be a disadvantage because Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are one of the most experienced captains. It is also beneficial because other players would be leading the Indian team in an accurate manner. I would like to encourage the Indian team to win more matches to develop and maintain respect for their own country.

 

By: Qamber Azeem

Kech, Turbat