Rohit Sharma on India’s future captain: ‘Let the new boys earn it’ | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma, who has opted out from Sydney Test because of his “poor form,” says the Indian captaincy should be earned.
When asked who he think will be the next India captain, Rohit said on Star Sports: “It is difficult to say. It is very difficult to say. There are many boys.”
“But I want them to understand the importance of cricket first. Understand the importance of this place.
“They are new boys. I know they should be given responsibility. But let them earn it.
“Let them play some hard-fought cricket for the next few years or whatever it is. Let them earn it.”
Rohit Sharma said to becoming India’s captain is a huge honour.
“I am here now. Bumrah is here. Virat was here before him. MS Dhoni was here before him. Everyone has earned it,” he said.
“No one has got it in a plate. No one should get it like this. Let them work hard.
“There is a lot of talent in the boys. But at the same time, I also want to say that it is not easy to become the captain of India.
“There is pressure. But it is a great honour. Our hory and the way we play cricket has a great responsibility on both shoulders. So let them earn it.”
In Rohit’s absence, Jasprit Bumrah has led India well. It was under his captaincy India won the Perth Test and has done well in the ongoing Sydney Test as well.
“Of course, he has a lot of game ideas. The way he sets an example of his bowling for others, that is class. He has class. He understands the game. He always keeps the team ahead.
“I have been watching him for the last 11 years. I saw him for the first time in 2013. His graph has also gone up. He has evolved a lot in himself. With his game, with his thinking. The way he is bowling, the whole world is watching. But yes, he has gone strength to strength.”

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