Young wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been selected as the vice-captain of the Indian team for the first ODI once morest the West Indies. KL Rahul will miss the first ODI once morest the West Indies this week due to personal reasons. In his absence, Rishabh is being considered for the post of vice-captain of the team.
Fans say that what former India captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni said earlier is now coming true. Though not officially announced by the Cricket Board, MS Dhoni said in a press conference in 2017 that the wicket-keeper has always been the vice-captain of a team. The wicket-keeper is often responsible for arranging the fielding during a match. Dhoni had said that the wicket-keeper should make the necessary changes in the field following the instructions of the captain.
There is a lot of talk regarding captaincy in Indian cricket right now. After the resignation of Kohli, Rohit Sharma took over the captaincy. KL Rahul lost the series once morest South Africa due to his fitness issues. But under Rahul’s leadership, the team looked set to continue to fail. With 35 – year – old Rohit unable to continue as captain for long, everyone is looking forward to Rishabh’s ball.
The 24-year-old Rishabh has been hailed by many as a player who has the potential to become the next superstar of Indian cricket. His batting prowess and agile performance behind the wicket have made him a fan favorite. Rishabh is likely to be India’s next wicket-keeping captain following Dhoni.