Mohammad Azharuddin Predicts Rishabh Pant Will Captain India in Future

New Delhi: Mohammad Ahzaruddin will not be surprised if India selectors appoint Rishabh Pant as the captain in near future. His comments have come after IPL franchise handed over the reins to the youngster in the absence of Shreyas Iyer who has been ruled out of the season due to a shoulder injury. Also Read - IPL: 'Spaceship Has Landed' as AB de Villiers Joins Royal Challengers Bangalore Bio-Bubble

Pant is in the midst of an excellent run as far as his international career is concerned. he He churned out match-saving and then match-winning performances in Australia Tests and carried is form in the recently concluded home series against England, dazzling across formats. Also Read - IPL 2021: Big Blow to MS Dhoni-Led CSK as Josh Hazlewood Withdraws From Season

“Rishabh Pant has had such fabulous few months, establishing himself in all formats,” Azharuddin posted on his official Twitter handle. “It won’t come as a surprise if the selectors see him as a front-runner fr (sic) Indian captaincy in near future. His attacking cricket will stand India in good stead in times to come.” Also Read - IPL 2021: Virat Kohli is in Fine Touch, His Tempo Will be Key For RCB to Set Above-Par Totals, Says Mike Hesson