Veteran opener Sunil Gavaskar has named fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as the next captain of the Indian Test team. 75-year-old Gavaskar told Channel 7- 'I think he can be the next person (captain). Because he leads from the front. He has a very good image of a leader.
Bumrah captained Team India in the absence of Rohit Sharma in the first and last matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian team had won by 295 runs in the first match played in Perth. Whereas in the Sydney Test he had to face the loss of 6 wickets. Australia won this series 3-1.
Bumrah is a contender for captaincy Jasprit Bumrah was the top wicket taker of the 5 test match series against Australia. He had taken 32 wickets. For this he was also chosen Player of the Tournament. Bumrah's strong performance in BGT has included him among the contenders for captaincy.
Rohit Sharma's captaincy is in danger Rohit Sharma's captaincy is in danger after losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as he has not been able to score runs for some time. Rohit scored only 31 runs in BGT. In such a situation, demands are being raised to remove him from the captaincy. Amidst this demand, Gavaskar has given a statement.
He (Bumrah) can be the next guy (captain). I think he will be the next guy (captain). Because, he leads from the front. There is an image of a leader within him. He (Bumrah) is not someone who can put pressure on you. Sometimes you have captains who put a lot of pressure on you. He expects the players to do their work. Don't put extra pressure on them. Bumrah has been excellent in terms of fast bowling. He has been standing in mid-off and long-off and guiding other ballards. I think he was brilliant, I wouldn't be surprised if he takes over the captaincy soon.
Rest possible in T20 and ODI series against England Bumrah may be rested in the ODI and T20 series against England. They are being given relaxation as part of workload management. He has bowled 141.2 overs in four matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The English team is visiting India just before the Champions Trophy. The team has to play 5 T-20 and 3 ODI series here. This series is starting from 22nd January.
Jasprit Bumrah has bowled 141.2 overs in 4 matches of BGT.
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Jasprit top bowler of ICC test ranking
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah remains at the top position of ICC Test rankings. Bumrah has been the top wicket taker of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He took 32 wickets in 5 matches of BGT.
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