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Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes that Ajinkya Rahane has the potential to be a future captain for the team once Rohit Sharma retires. While Rahane showed impressive leadership during India’s tour of Australia in 2020/21, his batting consistency has been a bit of a concern lately.
Jaffer highlighted that for Rahane to become a strong captaincy contender, he needs to work on his batting consistency and start scoring runs more regularly. Despite his outstanding century in Melbourne, his form declined after that, leading to his exclusion from the team.
However, Rahane made a comeback by performing well for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023, which earned him a spot in the World Test Championship final. The selectors also recognize his potential as a leader, appointing him as the vice-captain of the team.
Although Rahane still has time on his side due to his age, it is essential for him to focus on scoring runs consistently to secure his position in the team and be considered a future captaincy option. Jaffer believes that if Rahane can improve his batting form and maintain his consistency, he could be a strong candidate to lead the team once Rohit Sharma decides to step down from captaincy.
In conclusion, Ajinkya Rahane has showcased his leadership abilities in the past, and with a bit more work on his batting, he could be an excellent captaincy option for India’s cricket team in the future. Fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await Rahane’s performances and hope to see him shine both as a player and as a leader on the field.