3 players who can replace Rohit Sharma as captain in T20Is

With the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, a scar will be left in every Indian's heart due to the retirement news of three stalwarts, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja. The fans will surely miss Rohit's brilliant captaincy in the T20Is throughout his tenure. Lifting the trophy under his captaincy was a huge thing for India after losing two consecutive ICC trophies in a year. 

Moreover, as a batter, he was the best opener in India and played some fearless shots. After Rohit's retirement, the selectors will look for players who can replace him as India's captain. Multiple players in the team can take on the responsibility since they have ample experience in the shortest format of the game. 

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Here are three players who have the potential to replace Rohit Sharma as India's T20I captain:

1. Hardik Pandya

The first choice as a captain will be the current vice-captain of India, Hardik Pandya. He is an exceptional player and has good knowledge of the game. Plus, he has good experience in captaining a side as well. In the IPL 2022, he led Gujarat Titans to victory in their debut season. This speaks volumes about his skills and talent. 

2. Rishabh Pant

India's star keeper-batter Rishabh Pant is another good option for the captaincy position. He is Delhi Capitals' captain who has taken the team to qualifiers multiple times. Even though DC has failed to win the cup, qualifying for the playoffs is also a huge thing which shows about the captain. Moreover, Pant is a solid player as well who is a clutch player. Hence, as a captain, he will be extremely beneficial. 

3. Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav is one of the best middle batters in India who has the capability to turn the game from any point. The kind of batting he does sometimes gives heartaches to Indians, but if he gets going, no one can stop him from clearing the boundary effortlessly. Moreover, SKY has captained India in a lot of series and showed his potential. So, in the upcoming days, the selectors should give him another chance to show his talent. 

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