Tue Dec 17 13:10:45 UTC 2024: ## Rishabh Pant Emerges as Potential India Captain After Rohit Sharma’s Expected Retirement
**NEW DELHI** – With Rohit Sharma nearing the end of his international career, speculation is rife regarding his successor as India’s captain across all three formats. While Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill are also contenders, 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is emerging as a strong possibility.
Sharma, 37, is expected to retire from international cricket sometime next year, potentially after the 2025 Champions Trophy (ODI) and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Test). He has already announced his retirement from T20Is after the 2024 World Cup.
Pant’s impressive international record, including 4860 runs in 147 matches and experience leading in both international and IPL matches, makes him a compelling candidate. Although his captaincy record is still developing (2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in 5 international matches and 23 wins in 43 IPL matches), his age and all-round abilities make him a viable option for the top job. The final decision, however, remains to be seen.
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