The veterans and the ones ones in contention
Graphics: Telegraph OnlineKL Rahul has had the experience of leading India though success has eluded him. Yet it is too early to write him off - the Karnataka star has it in him to don the captain's hat
File PictureHis critics take potshots at him because of his inconsistent temperament, but Rishabh Pant can be groomed as a leader for the future
File PictureHis stint as the Kolkata Knight Riders skipper may not have yielded results, but here is Shreyas Iyer with a cool head above his shoulders who can turn out to be a success as a captain. Iyer's consistent show with the bat can seal the deal for him
File PictureSeeing him successfully leading Gujarat Titans at the IPL may have taken his critics by surprise, but Hardik Pandya is a man on a mission. However, fitness may be a concern and he also needs to establish himself across formats. We are watching. The IPL triumph would be the perfect icing on the cake
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