Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell thought the talk around Jasprit Bumrah’s participation should be less than in the Anderson-Tendullkar Trophy. He explained how team management is obsessive and over-reliant on one player.
Chappell believed a team won matches by teamwork, not individual genius.
“On Bumrah, the focus on whether he plays is misplaced. India has recently won many Tests without him. Collective performance matters, not individual genius. Teams win when everyone works. Greg Chappell told ESPNcricinfo that the recipe is when the captain makes sure each player is clear, confident, and dedicated to the plan.
Make sure every man knows the rules and enforce them: Chappell
The former Australian captain advised Shubman Gill to improve his captaincy game to cement his Test captain legacy.
“If Gill wants to be a great Test captain, he must assert himself now. He leads and bats. Standardise. Demand it from others. Pick a team. Back them. Ensure every man knows the expectations and follows them. Finally, cricket isn’t about heroes. About partnerships. About teams. It’s about captains who inspire others “Chappell added.
India will play England in the fourth Test of the five-match series on July 23. The Old Trafford Test XI may include Bumrah, according to reports. These conversations stem from head coach Gautam Gambhir’s announcement that the standout pacer would only play three Tests in the series.
India
