‘Here we go’ – Fans react with joy as Rohit Sharma is set to lead India’s T20I side`

Rohit Sharma is back in the T20I side and is set to lead the Indian team in the three-match series against South Africa. This news also means that Rohit Sharma is set to be the skipper for the Indian team during the 2024 T20 World Cup in June.

As per reports it is believed that KL Rahul could be named the stand-in skipper of the ODI side. This comes as a major surprise as it was expected Rohit Sharma will be the captain of the 50-format as well.

The Indian selectors met on Thursday to pick the Indian squad for the South African tour starting next week. Virat Kohli has already made it known that he will not be playing the white ball series during the South African tour.

Rohit Sharma to lead the Indian T20I set-up –

Indian cricket rejoiced at the fact that Rohit Sharma was chosen as the skipper of the T20I side. The 36-year-old is set to captain Team India during the three-match T20I series against South Africa starting on 10^th December.

KL Rahul has been chosen as the skipper of the ODI side in what looks like a move to rest Rohit Sharma before the test series. As per reports, Rohit will be back in the captaincy saddle for the two-match test series against Proteas. 

The move was widely expected after Rahul Dravid had extended his contract till the 2024 T20 World Cup. it is believed that the Indian Cricket Board wants the Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma combination to do wonders during the 2024 T20 World Cup in June.

Star batter Virat Kohli will be back for the test series after skipper the white ball format. The former India skipper is in London with his family enjoying time away from the sport after the ODI World Cup 2023. 

Here’s how the fans reacted –

Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team in the South Africa T20I series. [Express Sports] pic.twitter.com/UMcoWwdZop

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 30, 2023

Here we go 🥳🥳🥳🐐

— Aryan 45 🇮🇳 (@Iconic_Rohit) November 30, 2023

#INDvsSA
#RohitSharma will lead the team in the south africa T20 series .And Kl rahul will lead team india in odi series .#KLRahul #RohitSharma𓃵 #IndianCricketTeam #BCCI #INDvsSA

— Nikhil Behera (@Nikhil__2812) November 30, 2023

captain #RohitSharma𓃵 Sharma

— ajay 325 Lenka (@979Ajay1) November 30, 2023

Rohit Sharma was serious when he said “I haven’t given up on T20Is”. pic.twitter.com/lhsECJ1K1o

— Ansh Shah (@asmemesss) November 30, 2023

Rohit Sharma will be leading Team India in the T20I series in South Africa. (Indian Express) pic.twitter.com/wRj34WAEO4

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) November 30, 2023

Rohit Sharma will lead Indian team in all formats.

However Due to workload, Rohit will skip ODI series against South Africa. pic.twitter.com/NwFfE3Qoqc

— Nisha  (@NishaRo45_) November 30, 2023

Rohit Sharma will be captaining T20i team in South Africa.

KL Rahul to lead the ODI team against South Africa. (Indian Express). pic.twitter.com/IcyBJpePvU

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 30, 2023