3 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's next Test captain

India ended their World Test Championship 2021-2023 cycle as runners-up after the Rohit Sharma-led side faced a disappointing loss against Australia by a massive 209 runs in the Final. The Indian squad ended up as runners-up for the second consecutive time after losing the first WTC Final to New Zealand in 2021. Pat Cummins' side took the driver’s seat from the first day of the ‘Ultimate Test’, and though there were moments when India tried to take control, the momentum shifted in the Aussies’ favour in no time. A rather disappointing performance by almost the entire squad has got fingers pointed at the Indian team. As Rohit Sharma’s captaincy has come onto the radar of critics, here are the players who can lead India in Test cricket after the Mumbai-born cricketer. 1. Ajinkya Rahane Amidst the glamour and glitter of youthful Indian cricket, there is a quiet man of short stature who can lead India to win several big games in Test cricket. The 35-year-old Rahane is one of the best options who should be given a chance to lead the team. Ajinkya has played 83 Tests for India and was India’s highest run scorer in the WTC Final 2023. Not only this, but Rahane has also led India in six Test matches winning four of them. #PAGE_BREAK# 2. Ravichandran Ashwin Ravichandran Ashwin, who is one of the most experienced players in the Indian team having played 92 Test matches and taken 474 wickets, can also replace Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain. He carries a wealth of knowledge and experience that he can bring to the role of India’s captain. Regarded as one of the best Test bowlers in the world, Ashwin has captained India A and Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the IPL. Needless to say, the skills, knowledge, and experience he carries will surely help him if he is given the opportunity to lead the Indian Test team. #PAGE_BREAK# 3. Rishabh Pant The other name that could become India’s next Test captain is none other than Rishabh Pant. The Delhi-based player made his Test debut in 2018, and since then has brought laurels to the country in the longest format. Pant, who is recovering from the fatal car accident that he faced in December last year has already captained Delhi in domestic cricket as well as Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Not only this but since Pant is a wicketkeeper, he has the capability to read the game well, which makes him a prime contender to lead India in the longest format once he makes a comeback post-recovery.

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3 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's next Test captain

2. Ravichandran Ashwin