"Sunil Gavaskar Urges Selectors to Appoint New Captain for Australia Tour, Let Rohit Sharma Focus on Batting"

Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that if Rohit Sharma's availability is uncertain for the first two Tests of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the selection committee should designate a new captain, allowing the 36-year-old to concentrate on his batting role.

Amid reports of Rohit potentially missing initial matches due to personal reasons, Jasprit Bumrah, the vice-captain, is set to lead the team in his absence. Sunil Gavaskar emphasized the importance of having the skipper present in the opening Test to avoid pressure on the vice-captain.

Highlighting the need for a consistent leader from the outset, Gavaskar voiced concerns over the vice-captain leading the team in the absence of the captain. He stressed the significance of a captain's presence, especially after a recent series defeat against New Zealand.