In the recent development, Rohit led India in three Test matches, but Kohli took a break, leaving Jasprit Bumrah bewildered over the captaincy role.
India Announces Shubman Gill as Test Captain for England Series; Sanjay Manjrekar Args for Jasprit Bumrah's Consideration
India has named 25-year-old Shubman Gill as the captain for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, set to commence on June 20. The roster, comprising 18 players, was unveiled by the selection committee on Saturday. However, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed dissatisfaction with the selection, advocating for Jasprit Bumrah to be considered.
In the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah led the team in Rohit Sharma's absence and guided them to a win in the series opener in Perth. This performance raised questions regarding Bumrah's eligibility for the Test captaincy. However, his participation in the entire series is unlikely due to a back spasm suffered in Sydney and ongoing concerns regarding workload management.
Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, confirmed at a press conference that Bumrah will not feature in all five Tests against England, and the physios and management will keep a check on his workload. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar opined that Bumrah would have made an ideal candidate for the captaincy.
"I don't understand why Bumrah wasn't even considered. He's the only senior and, at this stage, a genuinely great player in this Test team. If him were to captain the team, even for two Tests, it would have been desirable," Manjrekar said.
Manjrekar also mentioned the potential burden on Shubman Gill, who has faced scrutiny over his performances in overseas Tests. The team, in the absence of the usual captains like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, will be looking to Gill for leadership. Rishabh Pant has been named as Gill's deputy.
Squad Member Updates:- Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair, and Abhimanyu Easwaran have been added to the squad for the England tour.
Enrichment Data:Though Manjrekar has expressed his opinion, the official reason for Bumrah's exclusion lies in concerns over his injury history and workload management. Ajit Agarkar has reiterated the importance of having Bumrah fit and available as a bowler rather than burdened with the responsibilities of captaincy. Medical sources indicate that Bumrah might not be in top form for all five Tests, which further explains the selection committee's decision.
параграф: Состав команды- Раскрыты 18 игроков, включая players Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair, и Abhimanyu Easwaran, набранные для тура в Англию.
Shubman Gill's captaincy for the upcoming England Test series has sparked discussions, with former India batter Sanjy Manjrekar advocating for Jasprit Bumrah's consideration. Interestingly, Bumrah, who led the team in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, could have been an ideal candidate for the captaincy role, according to Manjrekar.
