England vs India: It is essential for Team India to have a steady captain, says Deep Dasgupta

ENG vs IND: Team India have had a number of captains throughout codecs over the previous couple of months. Jasprit Bumrah turned the newest to steer India on the highest stage.

Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. Courtesy: AP

HIGHLIGHTSJasprit Bumrah lately captained India within the fifth Test in opposition to EnglandRohit Sharma will lead India within the ODI and T20I sequence in opposition to EnglandIndia will participate in a T20I sequence againsr England from July 7

Former wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta reckoned that Team India ought to attempt to usher in some stability so far as captaincy throughout codecs is anxious. Over the final three months or so, India have had fairly a number of captains, together with full-time skipper Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.

Due to issues surrounding accidents and Covid-19, India have needed to appoint a number of skippers. Dasgupta clearly acknowledged that the Men in Blue have been a tad unstable concerning nationwide captaincy.

“It is very important for the team to have a stable captain. The position of the captain had been really [unstable] in the last few months, especially during England Test or Ireland tour,” Dasgupta was quoted as saying.

“Due to injury and any other reason, we had to shuffle between captains. But now Rohit is fit and is available for the upcoming games,” he acknowledged.

Dasgupta additionally reckoned that Team India needs to be cautious whereas choosing their gamers forward of the 2022 T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to happen in Australia later this yr.

“With only 2-3 months left for the T20 World Cup, there are many players who have showcased their spectacular performances. India is left with 20-22 games before the World Cup, so the selectors might have started shortlisting the players for the big tournament.”

“Each and every match will be very important from now on,” Dasgupta added.

India at the moment are set to participate within the three-match T20I sequence in opposition to England. Southampton, Trent Bridge and London will host the white-ball matches, beginning Thursday, July seventh.