India, March 15 -- Rohit Sharma is likely to lead the Indian team in the upcoming five-match Test series against England after India won the Champions Trophy in Dubai by beating New Zealand in the final.

Sharma's future as Test skipper remained in doubt after his side suffered a whitewash in the home series against New Zealand and then a poor run Australia.

Sharma's lack of runs with the willow even made him 'stand down' in the Sydney Test match, with a section of critics demanding his removal as skipper.

The Indian Express newspaper reported that Rohit has the backing of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its selection panel to lead the team on another major tour.

"He has shown what he can do. Every stakeholder feel...