Jasprit Bumrah is a strong contender to succeed Rohit Sharma as captain of India when the latter resigns. Rohit missed the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25 in Perth because he was on paternity leave, but the top bowler helped India win a historic match. For the next three games, the latter was back in the lineup, but India lost two of them. In the fifth and final Test, Bumrah led once more but was unable to contribute significantly due to an injury sustained halfway through the game.
In the fifth and last Test, Bumrah led once more but was unable to contribute much due to an injury sustained halfway through the game.
With 32 wickets at an average of 13.06, Bumrah finished as the top wicket-taker, earning him the title of Player of the Series for his outstanding performance. Despite India’s 1-3 series loss, cricket fans praised Bumrah much for his efforts.
Following Rohit’s decision to leave himself out of the starting lineup for the fifth Test, there have been rumours that Bumrah may take up captaincy permanently. But according to Muhammad Kaif, assigning the 31-year-old captaincy would place him under excessive strain. A batsman would be a better fit for the position, according to the former Indian cricket player.
In the event that Rohit Sharma gives up leadership, he suggested KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as the best choices to keep the squad balanced.
“Jasprit Bumrah will not assume captaincy in the future…Since he is the sole bowler who sacrifices himself for the team, under extreme pressure, and with little to no support, Bumrah is not the best person to succeed Rohit Sharma. which is why he keeps being hurt, and it wasn’t the first time he was hurt during the Sydney Test,” Kaif stated in a YouTube video.
He shouldn’t be the captain, in my opinion. Whether it’s Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul, I want a batter to be a captain. Both KL and Rishabh have served as IPL captains, so either one may be a wise selection,” he continued.
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