India, March 15 -- Rohit Sharma is expected to continue as India's Test captain for the five-match series in England in June, following the team's triumphant Champions Trophy campaign. According to a report from The Indian Express, the BCCI and the national selection panel are backing Rohit to lead the side on another major overseas tour.

Speculation had been rife regarding Rohit's future in red-ball cricket, especially after his struggles during India's home Test season and a forgettable tour of Australia, where he endured a severe dip in form. His decision to step down from the final Test in Sydney had only intensified discussions about a potential transition in leadership.

However, India's emphatic victory in Dubai appears to have se...