India skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to skip the fifth Test against Australia raised many questions on his future in the longest format.
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In the final match of the five-match series, star Jasprit Bumrah was named as the stand-in skipper of India.
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As there no certainty regarding his future in Tests, a new report also suggested Rohit's captaincy snub from the upcoming Champions Trophy.
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Champions Trophy 2025 will begin from February 19, co-hosted by Pakistan and Dubai.
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A source told MyKhel that the team management is currently looking at Hardik Pandya as India's captain for the Champions Trophy.
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"Hardik has the knack for leading in high-pressure situations, and his experience as an all-rounder and leader makes him an ideal choice for Champions Trophy," report said.
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As Rohit has already retired from the T20Is after India's victory at the World Cup, the management is likely to take these steps to ease his burden.