Bumrah's Role as V-Cap in Doubt for England Tour
Bumrah Set to Miss Out on India Vice-Captaincy for England Tests, Agarkar Preferring a Young Leader: Sources State
Got a scoop for you, buddy! India's speedy spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, might ditch his vice-captain role during the June 2025 England tour. That's right, the bloke who led the team to their only win against Aus in Perth might step back for the upcoming Test series.
You ask why? Well, it's short and sweet - workload management. According to the chats going around, the Ajit Agarkar-led crew wants a vice-captain who'll play all five Tests, and Bumrah ain't that guy due to the whole back injury gig.
Remember when Bumrah stepped up as vice-captain during India's last Test series against Australia? Yep, that's when he led the team in Rohit Sharma's absence! Guess he won't get that chance this time, huh?
So, who's taking the V-C spot then? The buzz is that it's gonna be either Shubman Gill or Rishabh Pant. Sounds like the BCCI is looking for someone who can lead the troops for the entire series and might end up being a future captain contender.
Gill's name is floating around as the favorite, even though he's the younger bloke and Pant's performances have been rocky. But who knows? The final call hasn't been made yet, apparently.
By the way, you should know that the BCCI is worried about Bumrah's injury history. He's had a few nasty setbacks in the past, like the back injury that kept him out of the Champions Trophy and the first half of IPL 2025.
The five-match England series starts on June 20! Keep an eye out for updates, mate!
[1] - Indian Express Report (2025)[3] - Indian Express Report (2025)[4] - ESPNCricInfo Article (2025)[5] - The Hindustan Times Article (2025)
- There are concerns about Jasprit Bumrah's participation as vice-captain during India's 2025 England tour due to his history of injuries, as reported by The Hindustan Times.
- The Indian Express (2025) mentioned that Jasprit Bumrah might not be available for the entire England series due to workload management, suggesting a possible change in the leadership structure during the series.
- Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are being tipped as potential vice-captains for the England tour, as per the ESPNCricInfo Article (2025), with Gill being the frontrunner due to his consistent performances.
- The Indian Express (2025) also reported that the BCCI is keeping an eye on the role of Bumrah in the ODI format, as he is yet to seal his spot as a permanent member of the ODI squad despite his impressive performances.
