Captain Rohit Sharma has played an important role in Test cricket. Under his captaincy the team has registered many important victories. However, Rohit Sharma may announce his retirement from Test cricket after winning the ICC World Test Championship 2025. In such a situation, Hardik Pandya can be made the new captain of the Test team in his place. The relationship between Rohit and Hardik has not always been peaceful. The differences between the two came to the fore during the IPL. This is the reason why Hardik is being called Rohit's "enemy" player.

Hardik Pandya may return to the test team

Hardik Pandya is seen as an excellent all-rounder in ODI and T20 formats, but there have been many challenges in his Test career. Due to injuries and lack of consistency in the Test format, he had to stay out of the Test team. However, his fitness has improved recently and he has tried to prove himself again in the longer format of the game. If his fitness and form remains fine, his return to the Test team is possible. Earlier, he was seen practicing with the red ball.

Hardik Pandya can become the next test captain

If Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket, then there will be a big challenge of captaincy in Indian cricket. In such a situation, Hardik Pandya can become a strong contender. Hardik's captaincy experience has been impressive in T20 and ODI cricket, and he is known for his aggressive style. His leadership can create better coordination with the young players. However, Test cricket is a different challenge, where patience, strategy, and mental state of the players are required.