Looking ahead, Kaif has named the cricketer who should replace Rohit Sharma as captain in the longest format.
Rohit Sharma and Co suffered a chaotic defeat in the recent IND vs NZ three-match Test series. In fact, it was Rohit’s worst outing as captain of the Indian team.
The Men in Blue suffered their first defeat at home after losing the match 3-0. Not only that, the Kiwis also shattered India’s unbeaten record for 12 years at home in the longest format.
Now, looking ahead, former India star Mohammad Kaif has named the cricketer who should replace Rohit Sharma, once he steps down.
Kaif wants dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant to take the reins of captaincy once the India captain, who is in the twilight of his career, decides to hang up his boots from the format.
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Mohammad Kaif wants Rishabh Pant to be India’s next Test captain
Since his return from the horrific car accident, Pant has become the home season’s leading scorer, amassing 422 runs in ten innings at an impressive average of 46.88 and a strike rate of 86.47, including three half-centuries and a century. Not only that, the left-hander has showcased his exceptional batting skills with notable centuries on foreign soil like Australia, England and South Africa and has already tied the record for most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper.
Talking about Pant taking over captaincy duties, Kaif on her Instagram live: “Of the current team, only Rishabh Pant is the candidate to be the Test captain. He is worthy of it, every time he plays, he puts the Indian team in front. Whatever number you play, you are ready to play a winning shot. He has scored in all types of conditions, be it England, Australia or South Africa. Whether it is turning tracks, he is a complete hitter.”
As India prepares for another series in Australia, Pant’s value as a wicketkeeper-batsman will be crucial, with the team aiming for a third consecutive series win in Australia.
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