Ahead of the IND vs ENG rescheduled Test match, the Indian team faced a big blow as their skipper Rohit Sharma got infected by COVID-19. The Indian skipper tested positive for COVID and has been isolated at the team hotel. IND vs ENG Test match is set to commence on July 1 (Friday).
Since Sharma has been affected by COVID, there is a chance that he might not be available for the IND vs ENG Test match. Hence, the team will need a new stand-in skipper to lead the team in the much-awaited encounter. Here we talk about 3 Indian players who can captain India in the rescheduled Test if Rohit Sharma fails to recover from COVID-19.
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IND vs ENG: 3 Indian Players Who Can Captain India In The Rescheduled Test If Rohit Sharma Fails To Recover From COVID-19
3. Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant is the first player on this list. Since vice-captain KL Rahul is also absent from the upcoming series, India will have to pick a different stand-in skipper to replace Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant was recently picked as the skipper in the IND vs SA T20I series in the absence of Sharma and KL Rahul. Hence, he might again get the opportunity to lead India in IND vs ENG Test.