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Bumrah a Strong Contender for Test Captaincy After Rohit’s Retirement<\/strong><\/p>\n Jasprit Bumrah has proven to be an excellent leader for the Indian Test team, making him a top candidate to step in as captain for the upcoming tour of England, according to former selection committee chairman MSK Prasad. Prasad dismissed any worries about Bumrah\u2019s fitness, arguing that when healthy, he is the best choice to lead India in red-ball cricket.<\/p>\n The abrupt retirement of Rohit Sharma from Test cricket on Wednesday has left the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, with little time to decide on a new leadership group. The Indian squad for the highly anticipated five-match Test series, starting June 20, is expected to be announced soon, just before the IPL 2025 final, as confirmed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.<\/p>\n Rohit stepped down just hours after reports indicated he would not captain the team for the England tour, as selectors were looking to develop a younger leader for the upcoming World Test Championship cycle from 2025 to 2027.<\/p>\n Initially, Bumrah was not considered for the vice-captaincy because there was uncertainty about his ability to play all five Tests in England. Concerns arose after he withdrew from the last Test match in Sydney earlier this year due to injury, despite having been a standout performer in the series.<\/p>\n Prasad expressed that Bumrah remains a strong option for captain despite fitness concerns. He emphasized the need for the selectors to also groom Shubman Gill for future leadership roles, suggesting he could be appointed as vice-captain.<\/p>\n "Why not give Bumrah the chance now that he\u2019s fit?" Prasad asked, reinforcing that Bumrah, along with Gill and KL Rahul, are the main candidates for the captaincy. He added that Bumrah\u2019s leadership record has been impressive whenever he has had the opportunity.<\/p>\n Focus on Shubman Gill for Vice-Captaincy<\/strong><\/p>\n Prasad believes that while Shubman Gill has been appointed vice-captain in ODIs, he should concentrate on his batting for now. Gill\u2019s performance has been strong at home, but he needs to improve his record in tough conditions like those in England and Australia.<\/p>\n Gill has averaged just 25.70 across 12 Tests in SENA nations, making this upcoming series in England crucial for him. Prasad stated, \u201cWe need to ensure neither player feels pressured. A successful series would really help Gill focus on his game.\u201d<\/p>\n The Indian squad will kick off their series in Leeds on June 20. Before this crucial tour, several key players will join the India A team for three four-day matches against local English sides. The first group of Indian cricketers is set to leave for England on May 30, just five days after the IPL final.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bumrah a Strong Contender for Test Captaincy After Rohit’s Retirement Jasprit Bumrah has proven to be an excellent leader for the Indian Test team, making him a top candidate to step in as captain for the upcoming tour of England, according to former selection committee chairman MSK Prasad. 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