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According to the Times of India, Indian captain Rohit Sharma received a significant boost on his 38th birthday when he was selected for the BCCI’s shortlist for the five-match Test tour of England, putting an end to rumors that he would be leaving the team. This shows that the BCCI still has faith in his ability and won’t believe in Rohit’s Captaincy Exit.
After missing the final India-Australia Test in January, Rohit Sharma’s Test spot came under scrutiny, which fueled rumors that he was leaving the captaincy. In six games, he only managed to score 31 runs. India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the team in Perth and Sydney, where the results were split
Rohit’s Resurgent Form Defies Captaincy Exit Talks
However, Rohit’s Captaincy Exit has roared back, leading India to victory in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai and putting an end to rumors that he was leaving his position as captain after scoring a century against England in the January ODI series. Despite a slump in his IPL form, he scored back-to-back half-centuries for the first time since 2016 and was named Player of the Match in the final against New Zealand.
Selectors are not in a rush to replace Rohit as captain, despite rumors that he may leave the position. This is especially true as India prepares for the pivotal five-match Test series against England.
The board believes that a strong captain is necessary for the series, which is expected to be just as difficult as the Australia tour, so Rohit is most likely to go. The team management hasn’t had much faith in Sarfaraz Khan’s ability to play in the middle order. Experienced red-ball players Nair and Patidar are playing well right now.
At least one of them will probably play for India’s “A” team. Iyer’s poor performance in Test cricket last year led to his dismissal. “A final decision has not yet been made,” a BCCI source allegedly told TOI.
In the second week of May, the Indian team will be revealed, and on June 20, the first Test match will begin at Headingley. In order to ensure India’s England Test Prep and Senior Players’ Red-Ball Practice, India A will play two matches in England prior to the series, with key senior players anticipated to join for vital red-ball game time.
