The coach has stressed that Rohit didn’t make the call in a rush. He revealed that the Hitman was always clear about stepping away from T20Is after winning the T20 World Cup 2024, aiming to concentrate fully on ODI and Test cricket.
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His target might be winning the ICC World Test Championship. But unfortunately, we didn't qualify for the final, so that may be a reason. But I think he must have thought carefully about what was best for him to do.”
Dinesh Lad wants Rohit Sharma to win 2027 ODI World Cup before full retirement
Lad added, “This decision has nothing to do with the upcoming tour of England. The main thought would have been to give the next generation a chance, just like he did after the T20 World Cup last year. He also wants to win the World Cup in 2027 and then retire. His target was the WTC and the World Cup. Now, I also want him to win the ODI World Cup 2027 and then retire from the game.”
Rohit Sharma’s childhood coach also picked his debut Test century against the West Indies as his favorite Test innings. Notably, the Indian selectors had reportedly planned to remove Rohit as Test captain. They were also not sure if he would join the England tour just as a batter.
KL Rahul or Shubman Gill can replace Rohit Sharma as India's next Test captain
On being asked who should succeed Rohit as India’s new Test captain, Lad said that he can’t say but mentioned that KL Rahul and Shubman Gill are the two candidates for the role.
He signed off by saying, “I can't say who will take over. It's the decision of the BCCI and selectors. But there are a lot of people who are ready for the captaincy. Shubham Gill was recently made vice-captain in ODIs. I don't know if he will take it or not, but there are chances. KL Rahul is also a contender.”
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