KL Rahul is appointed India’s Test vice-captain, replacing Rishabh Pant in May, and a former India player criticizes the choice. In an interview, the ex-cricketer offers a blunt assessment of Rahul’s role as vice-captain, saying Rahul is “not the next in line.”
The reports focus on the former player’s opinion rather than on changes to team strategy or selection details. NDTV frames the remarks around the timing of the appointment and Rahul’s new leadership position in India’s Test side. While the outlet highlights the blunt tone of the commentary, it does not present competing views or additional justification for the appointment from team management or selectors. The overall emphasis is on the reaction to Rahul’s vice-captaincy following Pant’s replacement.
Across the available sources, the core points remain the same: Rahul takes over as vice-captain for Tests in May, and the former player responds with a skeptical stance about Rahul’s suitability for the role.
