India will be hunting a new Test skipper with Virat Kohli stepping down from the role last week. It all happened after India lost the three-Test series in South Africa. Meanwhile, the focus shifts to the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series from Wednesday, as KL Rahul will be leading the side upon Rohit Sharma's absence.
"To lead the country is a dream come true for any player and something special that he will cherish for a long time. I am no different. It will be exciting, but I am not looking for anything. Still, if it happens to come, I will try my best to carry Team India and Indian cricket forward to the best of my abilities," Rahul said during the pre-match press conference ahead of the opening ODI.
Meanwhile, as for the first ODI, Rahul has indicated that he will be opening the batting. As for his partner, while youngster Ruturaj Gaikwad stays in contention, veteran Shikhar Dhawan is likely to get the nod ahead of him. On the other hand, he also revealed that all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is being groomed as the sixth bowling option for the side.