Ambati Rayudu blind ranks Indian captains amid ENG vs IND 2025 Tests; no Virat Kohli in his top three

India v New Zealand: Final - ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Source: Getty
Former India captain Virat Kohli - Source: Getty

Former batter Ambati Rayudu blind-ranked former Indian captains during a challenge on ESPNCricinfo. Notably, he did not have big names like Kapil Dev and Virat Kohli in his top three.

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The first name that appeared was of Sourav Ganguly, whom he ranked third. Ganguly is known for bringing about a transformation in the way Team India played cricket. Rayudu then ranked Kapil Dev, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain, fourth.

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Former T20I and Test captain Rohit Sharma made it to his top three, taking the second spot. He then ranked Virat Kohli, India's most successful Test captain, fifth. Rayudu added that Kohli's ranking depends on the format, saying he would be in the top two if it were just Test. He then ranked Mohammad Azharuddin at sixth.

The final name that appeared was MS Dhoni, whom Rayudu placed right at the top. He added that he left the top spot vacant, waiting for Dhoni's name to appear. Notably, Dhoni led the team to three ICC titles: the T20 World Cup, the ODI World Cup, and the Champions Trophy.

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Will Rohit Sharma continue as India's ODI captain?

Rohit Sharma retired from T20Is after leading India to victory at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Before the England tour, he also bid adieu to Test cricket. However, he will continue playing ODIs, and may have his eyes set on the 2027 World Cup.

Amid the ongoing Test series, reports emerged that Shubman Gill could replace Rohit as India's new ODI captain. Gill took over Test captaincy after Rohit's retirement. According to reports, Gill will lead whenever the Men in Blue play ODIs next.

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However, there has been no official confirmation on the same. As things stand, Rohit Sharma is the ODI captain. The right-hander has been consistent in the format, delivering results as a leader and a batter.

He led the team to victory at the 2025 Champions Trophy as well, where they beat New Zealand in the final.

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