New Delhi: Ajit Agkar-led India Mains Senior Selection Committee is likely to choose a squad for India Tour of England in the second week of May and is already having a lot of debate and discussion as a captaincy for a five-observance series. Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah were captains and vice-captains during the visit to Australia in December-January, but the combination is not likely to continue in England.
In Australia, Rohit’s returns were away from the ideal – 31 runs in three tests – and he did not provide a final test in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Bumrah led in his absence, but recalled a lot of cricket after that due to the rear injury.
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Among those who are eager to include Shubman Gill in the Leadership Group for the distant series starting on 20 June for cricket in India. The best right hand is already sub-captains in ODI and T20I, and can find itself in a similar role in the longest format.
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There is a lot of nonsense around Rohit’s captaincy in tests and when he has shown a desire to lead in England, there is no guarantee yet. It is firmly understood that another senior player who felt a leadership vacuum again expressed his desire for captaincy armband. However, it was not entertained by the Indian Cricket Board as they are clear in preparing a player for the future.
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“A new WTC cycle is starting. The future and continuity should be taken into consideration as far as the team is concerned. Even coach Gautam Gambhir wants a set of players with whom there is a possibility of working for an extended period. No stop-gap solution for such an important series can be there. The final two tests are not ideal for teams and England series.
The 25-year-old Gill has been very successful in Odis, but still has a work in Test cricket. He asked for the position of number 3, but the returns are away from high standards that he determines for himself. The tour of England may be a litmus test for Gill, which has not enjoyed much success from home in his 32-testing career. Out of Gill’s 1893 Test runs, 1177 have come to the house, while only 649 have come to foreign soil.
However, the BCCI is not only watching him from a cricket and leadership talent, but also as a player who has the ability to become the face of Indian cricket. As far as the brand and sponsorship is concerned, it is in high demand, and continues to put the right leg ahead in the field. His captaincy for Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) has impressed men who matter, and whatever it is is that it has not impressed their batting at all.
It is only a matter of time when Gill is also elevated for the role of leadership in tests, but the question is whether it can come in England? The possibility is very high at this time.
