Rohit Sharma Likely to Continue as Test Captain for England Series

India's Champions Trophy win and lack of clear alternatives bolster BCCI's confidence in Rohit's leadership despite recent Test struggles.

Rohit Sharma is expected to remain India's Test captain for the five-match series in England, starting June 2025, following a strong Champions Trophy campaign.
India's dominant Champions Trophy victory, where the team remained unbeaten under Rohit's leadership, played a key role in the BCCI's decision to back him.
Rohit's recent red-ball form has been underwhelming, with India losing six of their last eight Tests under his captaincy, including a 0-3 home series defeat to New Zealand.
The BCCI reportedly sees no immediate successor to Rohit, with alternatives like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant deemed inexperienced, and Jasprit Bumrah's injuries limiting his availability as a captaincy option.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir's input is expected to heavily influence the final decision, with the team management set to finalize plans during the IPL season.