It looks like the aspirations to become the next Test captain are at an all-time high in the Indian dressing room. In the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), there were massive dressing room issues when India were down and out. One of the major highlights of those disturbing reports was of a ‘Mr Fixit,’ who labelled himself as a temporary captaincy option when Rohit Sharma eyed stepping himself down from the fifth Sydney Test.
Senior player wanted Test captaincy “again”
Fascinatingly, something similar has resurfaced again. As per timesofindia.com, a senior Indian player reportedly showed interest in a “return” to captaincy. Focus on the word return, since not many of the current Test team players have received an opportunity to lead the side again. However, the player’s desire was rejected by the BCCI since it wants the team to look at a long-term solution and not a “stop-gap arrangement” for a high-profile series against England.
“It is reliably understood that another senior player, who sensed a leadership vacuum, expressed desire to have the captaincy armband again. That, however, was not entertained by the Indian cricket board as they are clear on grooming a player for the future.”
“A new WTC cycle is starting. Future and continuity has to be kept in mind as far as the team is concerned. Even coach Gautam Gambhir would want a set of players he is likely to work with for an extended period. There can’t be any stop-gap solutions for such an important series. The last two Test series haven’t been ideal for the team and the England series is very crucial,” the publication quoted a source as claiming.
England vs India Tests schedule
| Test | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 20-24 Jun ’25 | Leeds |
| 2nd Test | 02-06 Jul ’25 | Birmingham |
| 3rd Test | 10-14 Jul ’25 | Lord’s |
| 4th Test | 23-27 Jul ’25 | Manchester |
| 5th Test | 31 Jul – 04 Aug ’25 | The Oval |
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