T20 World Cup 2024: Not Hardik Pandya - Three Players will be perfect as India Vice-Captain

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India are likely to name the squad for the T20 World Cup soon as the ICC deadline of May 1 approaches.

With the anticipation growing about the squad, there is also a parallel interest on who will deputize Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup.

With KL Rahul likely to be left out, the selectors will have to appoint a deputy for Rohit Sharma in the tournament. Hardik Pandya was the obvious option even months ago, but things have changed now as the all-rounder's position as a leader is not secured.

Along with that, the IPL saga with Hardik is another factor which may prompt the selectors to choose a different name to deputize Rohit in the upcoming ICC tournament. Although Hardik is likely to be in the first team, the leadership role is something which he may not be entrusted with.

Amid a plethora of names, here are three players who can be perfect as vice-captain for Team India-

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant has made a dramatic return to IPL after his accident in 2022. The southpaw is leading Delhi Capitals in the IPL and can be an option for India as vice captain. Pant has also been reported to be in the fray for the role and he can hone it perfectly. Pant's leadership quality has been impressive in IPL and he may well be ready for the India role.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah is one of the few players who will be an indispensable part of the India team in the World Cup. The pacer has grown in statures and looks better than ever. He has been having an excellent IPL 2024 and is going to be a pivotal part of the Indian team. Bumrah led India in the Ireland T20Is last year and can be the one who may deputy Rohit in West Indies. Bumrah has a superb understanding of the game and will be perfect in the role.

Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson is perhaps the best choice for India's vice-captain role in the T20 format. If Samson is the first choice keeper, the Kerala boy should be selected for deputizing Rohit Sharma. He has the calmness and composure in him which transcends in his batting. Samson has a superb brain that can detect the dynamics of the game. Hence he will be a great option to exercise for the selectors.