5 players who could become India's next Test vice-captain

After Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s sudden retirement from Tests after the 3rd Test against Australia in Melbourne last December, Virat Kohli has taken over as captain of the Indian Test team, undoubtedly a huge honour for the 26-year-old. The retirement of Dhoni came as a surprise to many in the country and Kohli himself admitted that he had no idea of Dhoni’s intention to call it quits from the longer format. While Kohli’s elevation to the captaincy was a no-brainer, what isn’t is the choice of the next Indian Test vice-captain.  The BCCI hasn’t appointed an official vice-captain in recent times, but it is time that they now do so as Kohli is still a novice at captaincy and he will need a deputy who he can bounce off ideas with and ease the pressure on him.With a one-off Test against Bangladesh scheduled for June, we take a look at five players who can be appointed as India’s next vice-captain.

#1 Ravichandran Ashwin

Indias lead spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is an extremely popular choice to become Indias next vice-captain. According to his Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming,Ashwin studies the game extremely well and is a cricket tragic, statistically motivated.

Ashwin has earned praise forhis work ethic and sincerity. In addition, he is extremely composed and at the same time,aggressivein his approach and hisconduct onthe field is praiseworthy.If theres anyone who can match MS Dhonis media handling skills, it is Ashwin. The Indian team management has often sent Ashwin to tackle tricky press conferences, like the one immediately after Virat Kohlis altercation with an Indian journalist.

Ashwin has gained the respect of his teammates over the years and looks set to be the number one spinner for years to come. He has immense experience and the selectors might feel that he is the right man to complement Kohli.