Jasprit Bumrah Named Captain for Test Series

Jasprit Bumrah is set to captain India for the first Test against Australia in Perth, stepping in for Rohit Sharma, who is on leave after the birth of his second child. Bumrah views captaincy as a significant responsibility rather than merely a title, expressing his eagerness to embrace challenges and develop his own leadership style influenced by but not copying his predecessors. He emphasized that the team is moving past their recent 0-3 series defeat against New Zealand, focusing instead on starting fresh in Australia. Bumrah also hinted at the potential return of veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami for the series. While he acknowledges the rarity of fast bowlers in captaincy roles, he draws inspiration from successful leaders like Pat Cummins and hopes to pave the way for more bowler-captains in the future. As he prepares for this pivotal match, Bumrah remains confident in his ability to manage the dual roles of captain and leading fast bowler.