Bumrah to Captain India in First Test

Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling skills and leadership are highly anticipated as India faces Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With Rohit Sharma absent for the first Test due to personal reasons, Bumrah is set to captain the team, bringing his unorthodox bowling style and impressive Test record in Australia to the forefront. Australian players, including Steve Smith and Travis Head, have praised Bumrah's unique action and ability to stay ahead of batsmen, describing him as 'impossible' to face. Meanwhile, Travis Head jokingly named Rohit Sharma as the 'hottest' Indian player for his style on and off the field, contrasting Bumrah's bowling prowess with a lighthearted remark about his physical appearance. Michael Clarke speculates that a strong performance by Bumrah could challenge Sharma's captaincy, highlighting the importance of Bumrah's role in India's strategy against Australia.