Rohit Sharma will become India’s 35th Test captain in the series opener against Sri Lanka, beginning Friday at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. Rohit has already taken over the mantle of white-ball captaincy from Virat Kohli. The start of his reign will also mark the beginning of a transition phase in Indian cricket.
it remains to be seen how Rohit handles the shift and manages a seamless transition after the departure of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara. The batting pair was dropped following an inconsistent patch with the willow. Youngsters like Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Hanuma Vihari are likely to be long term replacements of both the seasoned cricketers.
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