Rohit Sharma out of last 2 tests against New Zealand, Bumrah will captain, this opener will replace him

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|14-10-2024

Rohit Sharma: Under the captaincy of Indian team captain Rohit Sharma, Team India defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the series. Whereas now India has to play a 3 test match series with New Zealand from 16th October. For which the squad of Team India has been announced.

Rohit Sharma will captain Team India in the Test series against New Zealand. While Jasprit Bumrah has been made the vice-captain of the team. However, Rohit Sharma may be out of the last 2 Test matches against New Zealand and a young batsman may get a chance in his place.

Rohit Sharma may be out

Rohit Sharma out of last 2 tests against New Zealand, Bumrah will captain, this opener will replace 1

Let us tell you that Team India captain Rohit Sharma has been made the captain of Team India for three test matches against New Zealand. But Rohit Sharma may be out of the last 2 test matches after the first test match.

Because, Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh is currently pregnant. Due to which Rohit Sharma can now take rest in both the test matches. Whereas according to media reports, Rohit may also be out of the first two test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be played from November 22.

Bumrah can captain

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been made the vice-captain of Team India in the Test series against New Zealand. Due to which if Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah can be made the captain in the last 2 test matches.

Bumrah has already captained Team India in a Test match. However, now it remains to be seen whether Rohit Sharma plays in the last 2 test matches or withdraws his name. Even during the Australia tour, only Bumrah can become the captain in the absence of Rohit Sharma.

This player may get a chance

Whereas it is believed that, if Rohit Sharma does not play in the last 2 test matches, then young batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran can be given a chance in his place in Team India's squad. Because, Abhimanyu Easwaran batted brilliantly in Duleep Trophy 2024. Because, Abhimanyu Easwaran scored a century in the Duleep Trophy and he also bowled brilliantly in the Irani Cup. Due to which Easwaran may get a chance in place of Rohit Sharma.

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