Robin Uthappa supports split captaincy for India.
Robin Uthappa the Karnataka born star has unique suggestion for the captaincy. Robin Uthappa who has been part of the Chennai Super Kings has a decent last IPL season.
After Virat Kohli stepping down as the captain of T20 internationals BCCI removed him from the Odi captaincy as well. Then during the South African tour Virat stepped down as the captain of test format as well.
Rohit Sharma has appointed as the captain of the limited over format then test format as well. As Rohit Sharma is 35 the BCCI selectors keen to groom youngsters for captaincy as well. Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled to starts from 16 October at Australia. Also the Odi World Cup 2023 in India.
Kl Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya are three main contenders for the captaincy after Rohit Sharma. All these 3 players have been leading theirs respective franchise in the IPL as well. Kl Rahul leading Lucknow Supergiants, Rishabh Pant leading Delhi Capitals and Hardik Pandya led the Gujarat Titans .
But the former Indian player Robin Uthappa has an unique suggestion for captaincy, he thinks India should split captaincy like others team around the World. A captain for the limited over and a captain for test cricket.
Robbie has backed Jasprit Bumrah to be the test captain and one among Rishabh Pant or Kl Rahul to be the captain of T20I and Odi respectively.
“ ( Bumrah would be a great captain for Test cricket. For ODI and T20I, the choices would be KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant” : Robin Uthappa