July 1st 2024.
During a media interaction in Bridgetown, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah expressed his confidence that senior players will continue to play a vital role in the Indian cricket team's upcoming tournaments. He also clarified that the selectors will decide on the next T20 captain, with no interference from the board.
Shah praised the contributions of the retired trio - Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja - in India's recent T20 World Cup victory. He acknowledged that the team is now in a transitional phase, but is determined to win the World Test Championship final and the Champions Trophy.
He also revealed that the senior players are likely to be available for India's upcoming nine ODI matches before the Champions Trophy, subject to fitness. These matches include three each against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and England.
When asked about Hardik Pandya's all-round performance in the T20 World Cup and his chances of taking over as T20 captain from Rohit, Shah stated that the selectors will make the final decision. He also commended Pandya's form and faith shown by the selectors in him.
Pandya served as Rohit's deputy in the T20 format, and together they led India to break an 11-year-long drought of winning an ICC title. Shah expressed his hope for the team to continue this winning streak and bring home more titles.
He also highlighted India's strong bench strength, stating that only three players from the T20 World Cup squad will be playing in Zimbabwe. This, he believes, shows the depth of talent in the country and the ability to field three teams if required.
In conclusion, Shah's focus is on the team's success in future tournaments and his belief in the potential of the players. He trusts the selectors to make the right decisions and looks forward to more victories for India in the world of cricket.
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