Ind vs Eng: “ I will not be able to play ” – Jasprit Bumrah reveals why he refused the captain of Team India | Cricket news
New Delhi: Indian fast launcher Jasprit Bumrah revealed that he had refused the role of test captain before the appointment of Shubman Gill, citing problems of workload for the next five game series in England from June 20 in Leeds. Despite being a vice-captain and a favorite to replace Rohit Sharma, who resigned in May, Bumrah chose to prioritize his responsibilities of Bowling concerning leadership tasks.The decision was made after discussions with the Cricket Control Council in India (BCCI) during the Indian Premier League concerning its availability for all test matches.“Before Rohit [Sharma] & Virat [Kohli] Retired – During the IPL, I spoke to BCCI, that I discussed the workload in the future in a series of five game tests, [and that] I spoke to people who manage my back. We came to the conclusion that we must be a little more intelligent, then I called the BCCI that I do not want to be examined the role of leadership because I will not be able to play all test matches, “Bumrah told Sky Sports.Bumrah also explained his decision to withdraw from consideration, emphasizing the interests of the team.“BCCI considered me the role of leadership, but I must tell them no because it is not ideal when someone directs 3 tests, so others must carry out the rest of the tests, so it’s not just for the team because I wanted to pass the team first,” he said.
The selection committee subsequently appointed Shubman Gill as a new test captain, marking his first leadership assignment in the England series.The decision is aligned with the team’s strategy to keep Bumrah, their main quick launcher, in optimal condition for crucial matches in the England series and the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.The five -game series will start at Headingley, Leeds, marking the first test of India in the new world championship cycle.
