Team India: Vice-captain’s ‘crown of thorns’ When even Shubman and Akshar are not safe, then is the fate of Indian cricket under the shadow of insecurity?

News India Live, Digital Desk: A strange ‘pattern’ is being seen in Indian cricket these days. While on one hand Team India is moving towards a new era, on the other hand the post of Vice-Captaincy has become like ‘musical chairs’. Recent developments have raised the question whether any player can now be completely sure about his place in Team India? Reputation vs. Insecurity: New formula of selectors? Earlier Shubman Gill was being seen as the future captain, but removing him from the vice-captaincy was a shocking decision. Same situation was seen with Akshar Patel also. When established players like Gill and Axar can be ‘chopped’ from the team without any solid reason, it creates a feeling of insecurity in the minds of the rest of the players. Experts believe that vice-captaincy has now become not just a ‘post’ but a ‘hot seat’, where even the slightest lack of performance can put you out of the queue. Is the stability of Indian cricket at stake? Unstable leadership: Frequent change of vice-captain affects the atmosphere in the dressing room. Future plans: If we are looking towards the 2026 and 2027 World Cups, do we have a permanent vice-chief? Players’ morale: It is mentally tough for youngsters like Gill and Axar that in one series they are the successors to the captain and in the other they are not even part of the playing 11.