Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 17, 2022, 08:53 AM
Cricket | Right-handed batsman Virat Kohli stepped down as the captain of the Indian Test team after the three-match Test series against South Africa. He relinquished the captaincy after losing the series 2-1. At the same time, former Indian cricketer and current cricket expert Sanjay Manjrekar has told who can be the captain of India's Test team after Virat Kohli. Many players are currently in the race for this position.Sanjay Manjrekar said that Test cricket still holds importance for everyone associated with Indian cricket. Manjrekar has also said that Test captaincy will not go directly to Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul. Even saying that both Pant and Rahul are 'captains in waiting', Manjrekar believes that Rohit Sharma will become the next captain of the Indian Test team. At the same time, Sunil Gavaskar took the name of Rishabh Pant.Sanjay Manjrekar while talking to Cricinfo said, "I think Test cricket still holds a lot of importance for everyone in Indian cricket. So, I don't think they will go straight to Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul. Rohit Sharma will get the captaincy post, and all these players will be captain in waiting." However, Manjrekar says that it is going to be difficult for Rohit Sharma in terms of fitness.Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar also said that physical fitness will be a challenge for Rohit Sharma. Having said that 'Hitman' is fit for the job as he has leadership skills. Manjrekar has said that since Kohli has abruptly stepped down, Rohit Sharma will captain the Indian team in the next Test.He said, "KL Rahul's form has to be maintained, but yes, it is a big challenge for Rohit Sharma, his fitness, because when you look at his batting and overall leadership skills, he is up for the job from that point of view. Very fit. Physical fitness is going to be a challenge, but because it has happened suddenly, you will see Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain in the next series."