Ollie Pope completed a brilliant first-inning hundred late on day two to revive England after Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant starred for India earlier in the day. The first Test between India and England hangs in the balance after the hosts reduced the deficit to 262 despite losing three wickets in their turn at Headingley in Leeds. After dismissing India on a fighting 471 inside five sessions, England enjoyed their outing against the Jasprit Bumrah-led pace attack. Although they lost both openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett and even veteran Joe Root to him later in the innings, Pope stood tall with an unbeaten 100.&nbsp;Gill and Pant began the day by hitting runs for fun. Though the newly-appointed captain cherished hitting his maiden hundred in England, Pant chased his third on English soil. The pair also completed a 200-plus run stand for the fourth wicket, with Pant unlocking a massive feat by becoming the Indian keeper-batter with the most Test centuries (7), surpassing the legendary MS Dhoni (6). &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-jasprit-bumrah-rocks-wickets-tally-for-asian-bowlers-in-sena-countries-wasim-akram-leeds-test-england-1750527527217">IND vs ENG: Bumrah breathes fire in Leeds to go past Wasim Akram for most wickets by Asian bowler in SENA countries</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, when it looked like both could take the game away from England, spinner Shoaib Bashir broke the stand by dismissing Gill on 147. That, however, was the beginning of the end of India’s first innings, as they lost the remaining six wickets for just 41 runs, getting all out on 471. &nbsp;Rishabh Pant also got out on 134 – his third hundred in England and the most by any overseas keeper batter in the UK.<h3>No hiding Bazball &nbsp;</h3>Despite regular criticism, England continued with their infamous Bazball approach. Though they lost Crawley upfront, Pope and Duckett kept the scoreboard ticking. The pair had near misses early on, but once they settled in, they took the attack to the opposition.&nbsp;After Duckett completed his fifty, he got out to Bumrah. Joe Root joined Pope in the middle, with the pair stitching a stand to end England’s day on a high. Bumrah, however, had other plans.&nbsp;Just at the stroke of stumps, he dismissed Root for the tenth time in his Test career, caught in the first slip, denting England’s momentum. Although he also had Harry Brook’s number off a steamy bouncer, bowling a front-foot no-ball saved the English batter. &nbsp;Pope, on the other hand, had completed yet another Test hundred and his first of the series.

IND vs ENG: Pope hits hundred to revive England despite Bumrah's three wickets

Ollie Pope completed a brilliant first-inning hundred late on day two to revive England after Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant starred for India earlier in the day. The first Test between India and England hangs in the balance after the hosts reduced the deficit to 262 despite losing three wickets in their turn at Headingley in Leeds. After dismissing India on a fighting 471 inside five sessions, England enjoyed their outing against the Jasprit Bumrah-led pace attack. Although they lost both openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett and even veteran Joe Root to him later in the innings, Pope stood tall with an unbeaten 100. Gill and Pant began the day by hitting runs for fun. Though the newly-appointed captain cherished hitting his maiden hundred in England, Pant chased his third on English soil. The pair also completed a 200-plus run stand for the fourth wicket, with Pant unlocking a massive feat by becoming the Indian keeper-batter with the most Test centuries (7), surpassing the legendary MS Dhoni (6). Also read | IND vs ENG: Bumrah breathes fire in Leeds to go past Wasim Akram for most wickets by Asian bowler in SENA countries Meanwhile, when it looked like both could take the game away from England, spinner Shoaib Bashir broke the stand by dismissing Gill on 147. That, however, was the beginning of the end of India’s first innings, as they lost the remaining six wickets for just 41 runs, getting all out on 471. Rishabh Pant also got out on 134 – his third hundred in England and the most by any overseas keeper batter in the UK. No hiding Bazball Despite regular criticism, England continued with their infamous Bazball approach. Though they lost Crawley upfront, Pope and Duckett kept the scoreboard ticking. The pair had near misses early on, but once they settled in, they took the attack to the opposition. After Duckett completed his fifty, he got out to Bumrah. Joe Root joined Pope in the middle, with the pair stitching a stand to end England’s day on a high. Bumrah, however, had other plans. Just at the stroke of stumps, he dismissed Root for the tenth time in his Test career, caught in the first slip, denting England’s momentum. Although he also had Harry Brook’s number off a steamy bouncer, bowling a front-foot no-ball saved the English batter. Pope, on the other hand, had completed yet another Test hundred and his first of the series.

Although they lost both openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett and even veteran Joe Root to him later in the innings, Pope stood tall with an unbeaten 100.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test, Day 2: Pope hits hundred to revive England despite Bumrah's three wickets

Jasprit Bumrah loves breaking records. Every time he steps on the field, he makes headlines, and things were no different when he walked out to bowl on day two of the first Test between India and England in Leeds. Spearheading the pace attack at Headingley, Bumrah broke the opening stand with an unplayable delivery to Zak Crawley, who played the wrong line only to edge one to the first slip. The zip off the pitch, accompanied by an unfazed seam movement, had the better of Crawley, who had no answers to Bumrah’s ball. He, however, picked another one to go past the legendary Wasim Akram.&nbsp;The world’s best bowler across formats bowls like one every time, and no one is ever surprised. Although all opposition batters prepare their way to battle him, like how Ollie Pope explained ahead of the game, none get there completely.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-england-test-team-receive-massive-boost-with-mark-wood-potential-return-date-oval-test-fifth-match-1750518781343">England Test team receive massive boost with Mark Wood’s potential return date</a> &nbsp;On day two at Headingley, he showed exactly why he deserves to be called the best Asian quick of all time. Bumrah raced past the legendary Wasim Akram on the list of Asian bowlers with the most wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia).&nbsp; &nbsp;After dismissing Crawley, he equalled Akram’s tally of 146 wickets; however, after getting the better of Ben Duckett (62), he surpassed the Pakistani quick to become the most successful Asian seamer in overseas conditions.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although Akram achieved this feat in fewer innings (55) than the Indian seamer, Bumrah, unlocking it in 60 innings, keeps him in the same conversation as Akram.<h3>Asian bowlers with the most wickets in SENA countries – &nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – 147 wickets in 60 innings</li><li>Wasim Akram (PAK) – 146 wickets in 55 innings</li><li>Anil Kumble (IND) – 141 wickets in 67 innings</li><li>Ishant Sharma (IND) – 130 wickets in 71 innings</li><li>Mohammed Shami (IND) – 123 wickets in 63 innings</li></ul>Meanwhile, India scored 471 in the first innings in Leeds. Courtesy of hundreds from three batters (Jaiswal, Gill and Pant) – the visitors enjoyed dominating the first four sessions before it all fell apart for them, as they lost their last seven wickets for just 41 runs.&nbsp; &nbsp;England, on the other hand, scored over 170 runs for the loss of two wickets before stumps were taken on day two.&nbsp;

BOOM! Jasprit Bumrah rocks wickets tally for Asian bowlers in SENA countries

Jasprit Bumrah loves breaking records. Every time he steps on the field, he makes headlines, and things were no different when he walked out to bowl on day two of the first Test between India and England in Leeds. Spearheading the pace attack at Headingley, Bumrah broke the opening stand with an unplayable delivery to Zak Crawley, who played the wrong line only to edge one to the first slip. The zip off the pitch, accompanied by an unfazed seam movement, had the better of Crawley, who had no answers to Bumrah’s ball. He, however, picked another one to go past the legendary Wasim Akram. The world’s best bowler across formats bowls like one every time, and no one is ever surprised. Although all opposition batters prepare their way to battle him, like how Ollie Pope explained ahead of the game, none get there completely. Also read | England Test team receive massive boost with Mark Wood’s potential return date On day two at Headingley, he showed exactly why he deserves to be called the best Asian quick of all time. Bumrah raced past the legendary Wasim Akram on the list of Asian bowlers with the most wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). After dismissing Crawley, he equalled Akram’s tally of 146 wickets; however, after getting the better of Ben Duckett (62), he surpassed the Pakistani quick to become the most successful Asian seamer in overseas conditions. Although Akram achieved this feat in fewer innings (55) than the Indian seamer, Bumrah, unlocking it in 60 innings, keeps him in the same conversation as Akram. Asian bowlers with the most wickets in SENA countries – Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – 147 wickets in 60 innings Wasim Akram (PAK) – 146 wickets in 55 innings Anil Kumble (IND) – 141 wickets in 67 innings Ishant Sharma (IND) – 130 wickets in 71 innings Mohammed Shami (IND) – 123 wickets in 63 innings Meanwhile, India scored 471 in the first innings in Leeds. Courtesy of hundreds from three batters (Jaiswal, Gill and Pant) – the visitors enjoyed dominating the first four sessions before it all fell apart for them, as they lost their last seven wickets for just 41 runs. England, on the other hand, scored over 170 runs for the loss of two wickets before stumps were taken on day two.

The world’s best bowler across formats bowls like one every time, and no one is ever surprised. Although all opposition batters prepare their way to battle him, like how Ollie Pope explained ahead of the game, none get there completely.

IND vs ENG: Bumrah breathes fire in Leeds to go past Wasim Akram for most wickets by Asian bowler in SENA countries

Indian bowlers with most Test wickets against England in England

Bishan Singh Bedi - 35 wickets in 12 matches

Mohammed Shami - 34 wickets in 12 matches

Bhagwat Chandrasekhar - 31 wickets in 9 matches

As India is gearing up to take on England at Headingley, starting on June 20 (Wednesday), here is a look at the seven Indian bowlers with most Test wickets in England.  

As India take on England at Headingley, starting on Friday (Jun 20), here is a look at the seven Indian bowlers with most Test wickets in England.

Indian bowlers with most wickets against England in England

Mohammed Shami - 54 wickets in 21 matches 

Ishant Sharma - 50 wickets in 16 matches 

Jasprit Bumrah - 48 wickets in 12 matches 

Ravindra Jadeja - 39 wickets in 25 matches 

Bishan Singh Bedi - 37 wickets in 13 matches 

Bhagwath Chandrasekhar - 31 wickets in 9 matches 

As India is gearing up to take on England at Headingley, starting on June 20 (Wednesday), here is a look at the seven Indian bowlers with most wickets in England.

As India is gearing up to take on England at Headingley, starting on June 20 (Wednesday), here is a look at the five players who can make a big impact for India in this series.

IND vs ENG 2025: 5 Indian players to watch out for in Test series

Once a victim of his ‘greatest yorker’ that still comes across while scrolling social media, England batter Ollie Pope has outlined a plan to tackle Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming Test series. Pope, who retained his place ahead of rookie all-rounder Jacob Bethell and will play at number three, spoke on how he wants to ‘rotate the strike and get to the other end’ quickly so that Bumrah doesn’t bowl six balls to him at a stretch.&nbsp;While Pope has come up against Bumrah nine times in Tests, facing 186 balls and scoring 86 runs, he has been out to him five times; besides, the rotation of strike hasn’t been the best ploy against him as Pope has played 140 of those deliveries as dot balls, scoring in the remaining 46.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-common-sense-not-bazball-will-help-england-triumph-over-india-geoffrey-boycott-1750310030014">Common sense, not Bazball, will help England triumph over India: Geoffrey Boycott</a> &nbsp;“Maybe getting my trigger in a bit earlier just to give myself a bit more time,” Pope said in a chat with England’s The Times. “He’s one of those bowlers that, with his action and where he releases it from, doesn’t necessarily clock the high speeds that some of the guys clock, but it certainly feels like it’s that bit quicker. With the skills he’s got as well, it’s being aware of that.” &nbsp;Meanwhile, speaking with TalkSport earlier, Pope explained why it’s always a challenge to face Bumrah, let alone try to hit him. The right-handed batter, who has been among the runs for England playing in this position, reveals the whole purpose against Bumrah is to put him under pressure.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Yeah, it’s a challenge. I think I’ve played him in probably three different series now, and you’re constantly trying to find ways to put him under some pressure. I mean, he can bowl 20 overs in a day — that’s a lot. So, the way we talk about cricket is, you want to absorb pressure when needed, and then, if necessary, try to put a guy under a little bit of pressure,” Pope said. &nbsp;He then detailed what’s best they can do to avoid gifting wickets to Bumrah. &nbsp;‘Right, how can I rotate and get to the other end?’ And my partner’s thinking the same, so he [Bumrah] doesn’t get six balls at you in a row and use all his skills. He’s a highly skilled bowler, one of the best in the world, if not the best. &nbsp;“There’s no hiding behind that. But I’m sure everyone has different methods to try and nullify his main threats and figure out their scoring areas. It’s really about keeping it as simple as possible,” Pope explained. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Bumrah and Pope will again come up against each other during the forthcoming Test series, starting with the first Test on June 20 in Leeds.&nbsp;

Victim of Bumrah’s ‘greatest yorker’, Pope outlines plan against Indian quick

Once a victim of his ‘greatest yorker’ that still comes across while scrolling social media, England batter Ollie Pope has outlined a plan to tackle Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming Test series. Pope, who retained his place ahead of rookie all-rounder Jacob Bethell and will play at number three, spoke on how he wants to ‘rotate the strike and get to the other end’ quickly so that Bumrah doesn’t bowl six balls to him at a stretch. While Pope has come up against Bumrah nine times in Tests, facing 186 balls and scoring 86 runs, he has been out to him five times; besides, the rotation of strike hasn’t been the best ploy against him as Pope has played 140 of those deliveries as dot balls, scoring in the remaining 46. Also read | Common sense, not Bazball, will help England triumph over India: Geoffrey Boycott “Maybe getting my trigger in a bit earlier just to give myself a bit more time,” Pope said in a chat with England’s The Times. “He’s one of those bowlers that, with his action and where he releases it from, doesn’t necessarily clock the high speeds that some of the guys clock, but it certainly feels like it’s that bit quicker. With the skills he’s got as well, it’s being aware of that.” Meanwhile, speaking with TalkSport earlier, Pope explained why it’s always a challenge to face Bumrah, let alone try to hit him. The right-handed batter, who has been among the runs for England playing in this position, reveals the whole purpose against Bumrah is to put him under pressure. “Yeah, it’s a challenge. I think I’ve played him in probably three different series now, and you’re constantly trying to find ways to put him under some pressure. I mean, he can bowl 20 overs in a day — that’s a lot. So, the way we talk about cricket is, you want to absorb pressure when needed, and then, if necessary, try to put a guy under a little bit of pressure,” Pope said. He then detailed what’s best they can do to avoid gifting wickets to Bumrah. ‘Right, how can I rotate and get to the other end?’ And my partner’s thinking the same, so he [Bumrah] doesn’t get six balls at you in a row and use all his skills. He’s a highly skilled bowler, one of the best in the world, if not the best. “There’s no hiding behind that. But I’m sure everyone has different methods to try and nullify his main threats and figure out their scoring areas. It’s really about keeping it as simple as possible,” Pope explained. Meanwhile, Bumrah and Pope will again come up against each other during the forthcoming Test series, starting with the first Test on June 20 in Leeds.

While Pope has come up against Bumrah nine times in Tests, facing 186 balls and scoring 86 runs, he has been out to him five times.&nbsp;

Victim of Bumrah’s ‘greatest yorker’, England batter Ollie Pope outlines plan against Indian quick in Test series

India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has finally corroborated the reason behind not becoming India's Test captain and it is, as suspected, workload management. Shubman Gill was appointed India's new Test captain after Rohit Sharma retired from the format earlier last month. Gill is all set to lead India in upcoming five-Test series against England which starts June 20.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could have taken more time to announce the new captain, but along with Rohit, Kohli - a former skipper, had also announced his retirement - leaving them no option but choose a new name with Bumrah unavailable.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/which-is-most-attacking-test-team-how-have-england-fared-since-adopting-bazball-in-june-2022-1750156735960">Most attacking Test team? How have England fared since adopting Bazball in June 2022</a>"There's no fancy stories to it [captaincy]," Bumrah told former India player Dinesh Karthik in an interview on UK-based Sky Sports news outlet."There is no controversy or there's no headlining statements that I was sacked or I was not looked after. Before Rohit (Sharma) and Virat (Kohli) retired during the IPL, I had spoken to BCCI that I have discussed about my workloads going forward in a five Test-match series. I've spoken to the people who have managed my back. I've spoken to the surgeon as well, who's always spoken to me about how smart you have to be about the workloads."I did speak to him and then we came to a conclusion that I have to be a little more smart. I called the BCCI and said I don't want to be looked at in a leadership role because I won't be able to give [it my] all Test matches coming a five Test-match series. So then, yes, the BCCI was looking at me at leadership. But then I had to say no. It's not fair for the team as well that in a five Test-match series, someone is leading in three matches and someone else in two matches. It's not fair on the team and I always wanted to put the team first," he added.Bumrah had suffered a back injury during the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test against Australia in Sydney earlier this year which forced him to sit out India's Champions Trophy campaign as well as early part of IPL 2025.As for the series against England, head coach Gautam Gambhir has already confirmed that Bumrah won't play all five Tests but only three depending on the requirement of the team.

Bumrah had suffered a back injury during the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test against Australia in Sydney earlier this year which forced him to sit out India's Champions Trophy campaign as well as early part of IPL 2025.

India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has finally corroborated the reason behind not becoming India's Test captain and it is, as suspected, workload management. Shubman Gill was appointed India's new Test captain after Rohit Sharma retired from the format earlier last month. Gill is all set to lead India in upcoming five-Test series against England which starts June 20. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could have taken more time to announce the new captain, but along with Rohit, Kohli - a former skipper, had also announced his retirement - leaving them no option but choose a new name with Bumrah unavailable. Also Read - Most attacking Test team? How have England fared since adopting Bazball in June 2022 "There's no fancy stories to it [captaincy]," Bumrah told former India player Dinesh Karthik in an interview on UK-based Sky Sports news outlet. "There is no controversy or there's no headlining statements that I was sacked or I was not looked after. Before Rohit (Sharma) and Virat (Kohli) retired during the IPL, I had spoken to BCCI that I have discussed about my workloads going forward in a five Test-match series. I've spoken to the people who have managed my back. I've spoken to the surgeon as well, who's always spoken to me about how smart you have to be about the workloads. "I did speak to him and then we came to a conclusion that I have to be a little more smart. I called the BCCI and said I don't want to be looked at in a leadership role because I won't be able to give [it my] all Test matches coming a five Test-match series. So then, yes, the BCCI was looking at me at leadership. But then I had to say no. It's not fair for the team as well that in a five Test-match series, someone is leading in three matches and someone else in two matches. It's not fair on the team and I always wanted to put the team first," he added. Bumrah had suffered a back injury during the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test against Australia in Sydney earlier this year which forced him to sit out India's Champions Trophy campaign as well as early part of IPL 2025. As for the series against England, head coach Gautam Gambhir has already confirmed that Bumrah won't play all five Tests but only three depending on the requirement of the team.

Bumrah had suffered a back injury during the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test against Australia in Sydney earlier this year which forced him to sit out India's Champions Trophy campaign as well as early part of IPL 2025.

'It's not fair...,' Bumrah reveals reason behind not becoming India's Test captain

Bowlers to bowl most no-balls in Tests since October 2024

Bowling a no-ball is never appreciated and it is considered near to a crime in Test cricket. The bowlers who have bowled most no balls in Test cricket since 2024, however, also includes Jasprit Bumrah.

Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah is gearing up for the most important tour of the summer, the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel reflected on his team's preparations ahead of the marquee series, with a prime focus on the speedster.&nbsp;Bumrah returned from a back injury (he suffered during India’s last away tour) during the IPL 2025, playing all games for the Mumbai Indians since. Although Bumrah's workload management suggests that he should not play more than three Tests on the trot, as also detailed by head coach Gautam Gambhir before departing for the UK, the management is yet to take a call on his playing time against England. Morkel, however, believes that despite all of this, Bumrah knows how to get himself ready for a long away tour. &nbsp;Moreover, Morkel expressed astonishment over watching Bumrah bowl full throttle in the nets, adding that his body is also coping well.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-ipl-to-english-county-tilak-varma-india-batting-star-signs-short-term-deal-with-hampshire-mumbai-indians-gaikwad-1749705403799">From IPL to English County! India batting star signs short-term deal with Hampshire</a> &nbsp;"Bumrah knows how to get himself ready, he knows how to prepare," Morkel said on Wednesday.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I was blown away to see the energy on the ball the last three days. That's very exciting to see. I'm happy his body is in good shape at the moment. &nbsp;"We'll manage him with that. We'll be smart with him because he's obviously key for us, but in terms of the first three net sessions, lot to be excited watching him bowl with the Dukes ball,” he continued. &nbsp;While Bumrah might start in the first Test in Headingley, the team management is working on assembling the best attack for the series opener, with plenty of options to choose from. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna lead the race to share the new ball with Bumrah, with the selectors undecided on picking the fourth bowler in either Shardul Thakur or Nitish Kumar Reddy, or neither. &nbsp;Morkel, however, has high hopes from Reddy, who impressed everyone with both bat and ball in the lead-up to his Test debut.&nbsp; &nbsp;"The more bowling options we can have, that's great. He's skilful. He's a guy that can bowl that magical ball, so for him, it's about creating that consistency, it's something we want to work on, it's important for his game as well," Morkel said of Reddy.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I've had conversations where I've challenged him to bowl a bit more. &nbsp;"I want to see the ball more in his hands. We all know what he can do with the bat. For a team, if we can have the bowling options, especially in these conditions, I think he'll be exciting and can complement this bowling attack,” he continued.&nbsp;

India bowling coach Morkel blown away by Jasprit Bumrah preparation for England Tests

Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah is gearing up for the most important tour of the summer, the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel reflected on his team's preparations ahead of the marquee series, with a prime focus on the speedster. Bumrah returned from a back injury (he suffered during India’s last away tour) during the IPL 2025, playing all games for the Mumbai Indians since. Although Bumrah's workload management suggests that he should not play more than three Tests on the trot, as also detailed by head coach Gautam Gambhir before departing for the UK, the management is yet to take a call on his playing time against England. Morkel, however, believes that despite all of this, Bumrah knows how to get himself ready for a long away tour. Moreover, Morkel expressed astonishment over watching Bumrah bowl full throttle in the nets, adding that his body is also coping well. Also read | From IPL to English County! India batting star signs short-term deal with Hampshire "Bumrah knows how to get himself ready, he knows how to prepare," Morkel said on Wednesday. "I was blown away to see the energy on the ball the last three days. That's very exciting to see. I'm happy his body is in good shape at the moment. "We'll manage him with that. We'll be smart with him because he's obviously key for us, but in terms of the first three net sessions, lot to be excited watching him bowl with the Dukes ball,” he continued. While Bumrah might start in the first Test in Headingley, the team management is working on assembling the best attack for the series opener, with plenty of options to choose from. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna lead the race to share the new ball with Bumrah, with the selectors undecided on picking the fourth bowler in either Shardul Thakur or Nitish Kumar Reddy, or neither. Morkel, however, has high hopes from Reddy, who impressed everyone with both bat and ball in the lead-up to his Test debut. "The more bowling options we can have, that's great. He's skilful. He's a guy that can bowl that magical ball, so for him, it's about creating that consistency, it's something we want to work on, it's important for his game as well," Morkel said of Reddy. "I've had conversations where I've challenged him to bowl a bit more. "I want to see the ball more in his hands. We all know what he can do with the bat. For a team, if we can have the bowling options, especially in these conditions, I think he'll be exciting and can complement this bowling attack,” he continued.

Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel reflected on his team's preparations ahead of the marquee series, with a prime focus on the speedster.

‘He knows how to get himself ready’: Bowling coach Morkel ‘blown away’ by Bumrah’s preparation for ENG Tests

 From Jasprit Bumrah of India to Pat Cummins of Australia, these five bowlers have most five wicket hauls in current WTC cycle.

WTC 2023–25: Five bowlers with most five-wicket hauls. 2 Indians in the list, check others

India Test captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir have underlined several factors that will determine Jasprit Bumrah’s playing time on the forthcoming England tour. With the first of the five Tests beginning June 20 in Leeds, the Indian Team will bank on Bumrah to help them deliver the first punch, like how he did on their previous away tour Down Under.&nbsp;Though Bumrah excelled against Australia in Australia, picking 32 wickets in four matches before suffering a back injury that ruled him out of the final SCG Test, the team doctors have advised him against playing all games, or rather several on the trot, to avoid getting into the same position.&nbsp;Even during the squad announcement for the England tour, chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed what the doctors said about man managing Bumrah's workload in the upcoming series.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-it-s-tough-to-fill-gaps-but-there-s-no-different-pressure-as-such-shubman-gill-on-his-debut-away-tour-as-india-captain-1749197261982">‘It’s tough to fill gaps but there’s no different pressure as such,’ Shubman Gill on his debut away tour as India captain</a> &nbsp;"We haven't taken that call, which three games is he going to play," Gambhir said during a pre-departure press conference, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "We are going to have a discussion with him, and depending on the series as well. A lot will depend on the results of the series, where the series is heading. That is something which I am sure he is very well aware of as well, and that is important.” &nbsp;However, considering Bumrah can play only three or at max four Tests against England, the head coach and the skipper are confident of maintaining the quality of the bowling attack, having picked several top seamers in Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and even uncapped quick Arshdeep Singh. The touring team even have backup options in Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy. &nbsp;"I think we have picked enough bowlers, and we have enough pace battery, and a lot of fast bowlers are in a great space to be able to win us Test matches from any situation or any position," Gill said. "Obviously, when you have someone like Jasprit Bumrah, depending on how many matches he would play, whenever he would come back and play the match for us, it would be a great sight for us. But I think we have a great mix of bowlers and a great set of bowlers who can get the job for the team done.&nbsp;"I have said it before during the Champions Trophy (which Bumrah missed and India won) as well, it will give someone the opportunity to put his hand up, and we have got enough talent there. I know that he is quality, but we have got enough quality apart from him as well in the squad," the new Test captain added.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, India’s away tour of England is the first series of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and will not feature three Indian superstars – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, who all announced Test retirements earlier. Test specialist Mohammed Shami will also miss the five-match series due to workload management.&nbsp;

Gill, Gautam underline factors surrounding Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for England Tests

India Test captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir have underlined several factors that will determine Jasprit Bumrah’s playing time on the forthcoming England tour. With the first of the five Tests beginning June 20 in Leeds, the Indian Team will bank on Bumrah to help them deliver the first punch, like how he did on their previous away tour Down Under. Though Bumrah excelled against Australia in Australia, picking 32 wickets in four matches before suffering a back injury that ruled him out of the final SCG Test, the team doctors have advised him against playing all games, or rather several on the trot, to avoid getting into the same position. Even during the squad announcement for the England tour, chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed what the doctors said about man managing Bumrah's workload in the upcoming series. Also read | ‘It’s tough to fill gaps but there’s no different pressure as such,’ Shubman Gill on his debut away tour as India captain "We haven't taken that call, which three games is he going to play," Gambhir said during a pre-departure press conference, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "We are going to have a discussion with him, and depending on the series as well. A lot will depend on the results of the series, where the series is heading. That is something which I am sure he is very well aware of as well, and that is important.” However, considering Bumrah can play only three or at max four Tests against England, the head coach and the skipper are confident of maintaining the quality of the bowling attack, having picked several top seamers in Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and even uncapped quick Arshdeep Singh. The touring team even have backup options in Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy. "I think we have picked enough bowlers, and we have enough pace battery, and a lot of fast bowlers are in a great space to be able to win us Test matches from any situation or any position," Gill said. "Obviously, when you have someone like Jasprit Bumrah, depending on how many matches he would play, whenever he would come back and play the match for us, it would be a great sight for us. But I think we have a great mix of bowlers and a great set of bowlers who can get the job for the team done. "I have said it before during the Champions Trophy (which Bumrah missed and India won) as well, it will give someone the opportunity to put his hand up, and we have got enough talent there. I know that he is quality, but we have got enough quality apart from him as well in the squad," the new Test captain added. Meanwhile, India’s away tour of England is the first series of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and will not feature three Indian superstars – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, who all announced Test retirements earlier. Test specialist Mohammed Shami will also miss the five-match series due to workload management.

During the squad announcement for the England tour, chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed what the doctors said about managing Bumrah's workload in the upcoming series.

A decade may have passed, but some things remain constant. In the Indian Premier League, where players evolve, switch teams, and hone their skills, Shreyas Iyer’s iconic shot against Jasprit Bumrah remains a timeless highlight.&nbsp;Ten years ago, a young Iyer, donning a different jersey, met a rising Bumrah with a signature shot that left everyone in awe. Fast forward to the present IPL 2025 season, and the scene played out again — only this time, with new colors, new stakes, and a more seasoned Iyer.&nbsp;&nbsp;The stance, the elegance, the timing – everything echoed the moment from a decade ago.&nbsp;It’s not just a shot; it’s a story of consistency, growth, and the enduring rivalry of two Indian cricketing giants. It’s a reminder that while jerseys change, the passion for the game remains evergreen.

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Punjab Kings cruises in final&nbsp;Coming to the match, there will be a new champion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025 after Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in the early hours of Monday (June 2) by five wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Led by Shreyas Iyer, Punjab chased a massive target of 204 with six balls to spare as they now stand a win away from their maiden IPL title. Shreyas played a match-winning knock of 87 runs as Punjab now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final.&nbsp;Chasing 204 for victory in a rain-delayed last playoff, Punjab rode Iyer's 41-ball knock, laced with five fours and eight sixes, to achieve their target with six balls to spare in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;Iyer hit the winning six as Punjab reached their second IPL final. It will be played at the same venue -- the world's biggest cricket stadium -- on Tuesday.&nbsp;"I love such big occasions," player of the match Iyer said after in the post-match presentation.

#10YearChallenge: Shreyas Iyer’s signature shot against Jasprit Bumrah sparks deja vu among fans

A decade may have passed, but some things remain constant. In the Indian Premier League, where players evolve, switch teams, and hone their skills, Shreyas Iyer’s iconic shot against Jasprit Bumrah remains a timeless highlight. Ten years ago, a young Iyer, donning a different jersey, met a rising Bumrah with a signature shot that left everyone in awe. Fast forward to the present IPL 2025 season, and the scene played out again — only this time, with new colors, new stakes, and a more seasoned Iyer. The stance, the elegance, the timing – everything echoed the moment from a decade ago. It’s not just a shot; it’s a story of consistency, growth, and the enduring rivalry of two Indian cricketing giants. It’s a reminder that while jerseys change, the passion for the game remains evergreen.

There will be a new champion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025 after Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in the early hours of Monday (June 2) by five wickets

Jasprit Bumrah is a gem, a hero of a kind, and he knows it. The ace quick has won countless matches for his teams over the years; he is aware of what he does best and perhaps needs no instructions from anyone, not even from his franchise's coach.&nbsp;Bumrah was the architect of his team’s 20-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (May 30), conceding just 27 runs in four overs in a game where over 430 runs were scored.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-gujarat-titans-gt-opener-sai-sudharsan-takes-plenty-from-bumper-ipl-2025-amid-elimination-disappointment-1748679737836">GT opener Sai Sudharsan takes plenty from bumper IPL 2025 amid elimination disappointment</a> &nbsp;Despite losing captain and opener Shubman Gill inside the first over, GT remained alive in the chase of 229, thanks to an 84-run stand between Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar. Just when they looked like taking the game away from Mumbai, Bumrah broke the stand with an unplayable Yorker, dismissing Sundar clean bowled on 48 off 24 balls. That wicket, however, was the beginning of the end of GT’s innings, which fell shy of the target by 20 runs. While Mumbai qualified for Qualifier 2, Gujarat got knocked out of the tournament. &nbsp;Meanwhile, a notable instance occurred during the second innings when Mumbai Indians (MI) coach Mahela Jayawardene was trying to instruct Bumrah on something, and he gestured to him to calm down and trust him to get the job done. &nbsp;Hindi presenter and broadcaster Jatin Sapru observed this during the live telecast and said, "Bumrah is basically saying, 'Relax, I know my job well. I am here. You stay calm and just give me a chance." &nbsp;The premier pacer backed his words and delivered on his return while bowling his third over, bowling a precise Yorker to dismiss Sundar and break GT’s run. Sudharsan departed soon after on a well-made 81 before MI pacers restricted GT batters well inside the target. &nbsp;Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron echoed Jatin Sapru’s words in ESPNcricinfo’s Time Out show while speaking on the Bumrah-Jayawardene episode, saying, "And the belief he has in his ability. You have an international coach [Mahela Jayawardene] who is obviously panicking because his bowlers have suddenly started to go to the cleaners, and he just turns around and is like 'Just calm down, I'll do the job for you'. Comes in, runs in, gets hit for a six and then gets that ball." &nbsp;Mumbai will face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), and the winner of that match faces Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final.<h3>WATCH VIDEO -</h3>

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Bumrah’s ‘relax, I know my job well’ gesture to MI coach Mahela Jayawardene goes viral – Watch Video

Jasprit Bumrah is a gem, a hero of a kind, and he knows it. The ace quick has won countless matches for his teams over the years; he is aware of what he does best and perhaps needs no instructions from anyone, not even from his franchise's coach. Bumrah was the architect of his team’s 20-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (May 30), conceding just 27 runs in four overs in a game where over 430 runs were scored. Also read | GT opener Sai Sudharsan takes plenty from bumper IPL 2025 amid elimination disappointment Despite losing captain and opener Shubman Gill inside the first over, GT remained alive in the chase of 229, thanks to an 84-run stand between Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar. Just when they looked like taking the game away from Mumbai, Bumrah broke the stand with an unplayable Yorker, dismissing Sundar clean bowled on 48 off 24 balls. That wicket, however, was the beginning of the end of GT’s innings, which fell shy of the target by 20 runs. While Mumbai qualified for Qualifier 2, Gujarat got knocked out of the tournament. Meanwhile, a notable instance occurred during the second innings when Mumbai Indians (MI) coach Mahela Jayawardene was trying to instruct Bumrah on something, and he gestured to him to calm down and trust him to get the job done. Hindi presenter and broadcaster Jatin Sapru observed this during the live telecast and said, "Bumrah is basically saying, 'Relax, I know my job well. I am here. You stay calm and just give me a chance." The premier pacer backed his words and delivered on his return while bowling his third over, bowling a precise Yorker to dismiss Sundar and break GT’s run. Sudharsan departed soon after on a well-made 81 before MI pacers restricted GT batters well inside the target. Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron echoed Jatin Sapru’s words in ESPNcricinfo’s Time Out show while speaking on the Bumrah-Jayawardene episode, saying, "And the belief he has in his ability. You have an international coach [Mahela Jayawardene] who is obviously panicking because his bowlers have suddenly started to go to the cleaners, and he just turns around and is like 'Just calm down, I'll do the job for you'. Comes in, runs in, gets hit for a six and then gets that ball." Mumbai will face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), and the winner of that match faces Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final. WATCH VIDEO -

Bumrah was the architect of his team’s 20-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT), conceding just 27 runs in four overs in a game where over 430 runs were scored.&nbsp;

Ace India fast bowler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> has opened up about the challenges of playing all three cricket formats, maintaining a good shape and his anticipation for cricket’s inclusion in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/olympics">LA 28 Olympics</a>. Speaking to former Australia captain<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/michael-clarke"> Michael Clarke</a> on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Bumrah spoke about how he looks after his body and what keeps him going in international cricket.&nbsp;The pace spearhead admitted that playing all formats regularly is not easy and takes a toll on the body.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Yeah, it is obviously tough for any individual to keep playing everything,” he said. “I’ve been doing it for a while, but you have to understand where your body is going and which tournament is more important. So you have to be a little selective and smart about how you use your body.”&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gt-vs-mi-eliminator-check-weather-forecast-pitch-report-all-you-need-to-know-before-the-big-game-cricket-sports-ipl-2025-1748585747990">GT vs MI Eliminator | Check weather forecast, pitch report. All you need to know before the big game</a>&nbsp;Even with the physical demands, Bumrah’s love for cricket remains strong.&nbsp;&nbsp;“As a cricketer, I never want to leave anything. I always want to keep going. Right now, I’m okay physically, and I take things one day at a time,” he added.

The 31-year-old continued that he doesn’t set goals anymore and prefers to enjoy the game without putting pressure on himself.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’ve learned to listen to my body and not force expectations. The journey is going good so far. The day I feel the drive is gone or my body isn’t holding up, that’s when I’ll take a call. But right now, I’m fine.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Bumrah also shared his happiness about cricket being included in the Olympics in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’ve heard cricket is coming to the Olympics, and that’s something I’m really looking forward to. Who would’ve thought? It’s very exciting,” he said.&nbsp;He, however, concluded on a thoughtful note, saying, “I don’t set goals anymore because every time I have, I haven’t been able to fulfil them. I try to enjoy the game because that’s why I started playing it. I take it one day at a time and collect memories that’s what I’ll remember in the end.”

The 31-year-old said that he doesn’t set goals anymore and prefers to enjoy the game without putting pressure on himself. “I’ve learned to listen to my body and not force expectations.

Ace India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has opened up about the challenges of playing all three cricket formats, maintaining a good shape and his anticipation for cricket’s inclusion in the LA 28 Olympics. Speaking to former Australia captain Michael Clarke on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Bumrah spoke about how he looks after his body and what keeps him going in international cricket. The pace spearhead admitted that playing all formats regularly is not easy and takes a toll on the body. “Yeah, it is obviously tough for any individual to keep playing everything,” he said. “I’ve been doing it for a while, but you have to understand where your body is going and which tournament is more important. So you have to be a little selective and smart about how you use your body.” Also Read | GT vs MI Eliminator | Check weather forecast, pitch report. All you need to know before the big game Even with the physical demands, Bumrah’s love for cricket remains strong. “As a cricketer, I never want to leave anything. I always want to keep going. Right now, I’m okay physically, and I take things one day at a time,” he added.

The 31-year-old said that he doesn’t set goals anymore and prefers to enjoy the game without putting pressure on himself.

'I am looking forward to cricket at OIympics': Jasprit Bumrah shares his excitement for LA28 Games

The BCCI men’s selection committee named a potent 18-man squad for the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are absent owing to their Test retirements earlier in May, India will also miss its premier quick, Mohammed Shami, for the five-match series. Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack; however, chief selector Ajit Agarkar has warned the fans of a possible blow during the two-month red-ball cricket show.&nbsp;Bumrah was India’s vice-captain on its last away tour Down Under; even though Rohit captained the side in three matches, he missed two games for separate reasons, with Bumrah leading India in his absence. The pacer helped India win the series opener in Perth but failed to guide them home in the final game at the SCG, where he left the field early on day two with back stiffness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-new-era-of-indian-cricket-begins-social-media-reacts-to-shubman-gill-appointment-as-new-india-test-captain-1748086145116">‘New era of Indian cricket begins’ – Social media reacts to Shubman Gill’s appointment as new Test captain</a> &nbsp;The right-arm quick remained out of action for nearly four months, missing the home white-ball leg against England, the 2025 Champions Trophy and several games for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Bumrah returned to action midway through the tournament, helping Mumbai claw their way back into this season and into the playoffs. &nbsp;Meanwhile, coming off another back injury that kept him away for a few months, the selectors and the BCCI’s medical team have warned him against playing all matches on the England tour, like how it happened against Australia, where, after playing four matches on the trot, his back gave up in the final game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-shubman-gill-appointed-as-new-india-test-captain-succeeds-rohit-sharma-ahead-of-england-tour-1748074092630">Shubman Gill appointed as new India Test team captain, succeeds Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour</a> &nbsp;During an official presser in Mumbai on Saturday (May 24), chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained what stopped them from promoting Bumrah from vice-captain to captain. &nbsp;"Booms [Bumrah], because he led in Australia, he was the vice-captain for, but once he's not going to be available for all the Test matches (he couldn't be part of the captaincy conversation)," Agarkar said.&nbsp; &nbsp;"He is more important to us as a player. We want him fit. There's always that extra burden when you are managing 15-16 other people. There's a lot that it takes out of you. We'd rather have him bowling as well as he does than putting that extra burden on him. &nbsp;"He is aware of it. We've had a chat with him, and he's okay with it. He knows where his body's at, and he'd rather look after himself and be bowling fit. It was more his workload management and having him fit as a bowler, more than anything else,” Agarkar continued.&nbsp;

First Shami and now Bumrah Head selector Agarkar warns fans of double blow in ENG Tests

The BCCI men’s selection committee named a potent 18-man squad for the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are absent owing to their Test retirements earlier in May, India will also miss its premier quick, Mohammed Shami, for the five-match series. Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack; however, chief selector Ajit Agarkar has warned the fans of a possible blow during the two-month red-ball cricket show. Bumrah was India’s vice-captain on its last away tour Down Under; even though Rohit captained the side in three matches, he missed two games for separate reasons, with Bumrah leading India in his absence. The pacer helped India win the series opener in Perth but failed to guide them home in the final game at the SCG, where he left the field early on day two with back stiffness. Also read | ‘New era of Indian cricket begins’ – Social media reacts to Shubman Gill’s appointment as new Test captain The right-arm quick remained out of action for nearly four months, missing the home white-ball leg against England, the 2025 Champions Trophy and several games for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Bumrah returned to action midway through the tournament, helping Mumbai claw their way back into this season and into the playoffs. Meanwhile, coming off another back injury that kept him away for a few months, the selectors and the BCCI’s medical team have warned him against playing all matches on the England tour, like how it happened against Australia, where, after playing four matches on the trot, his back gave up in the final game. Also read | Shubman Gill appointed as new India Test team captain, succeeds Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour During an official presser in Mumbai on Saturday (May 24), chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained what stopped them from promoting Bumrah from vice-captain to captain. "Booms [Bumrah], because he led in Australia, he was the vice-captain for, but once he's not going to be available for all the Test matches (he couldn't be part of the captaincy conversation)," Agarkar said. "He is more important to us as a player. We want him fit. There's always that extra burden when you are managing 15-16 other people. There's a lot that it takes out of you. We'd rather have him bowling as well as he does than putting that extra burden on him. "He is aware of it. We've had a chat with him, and he's okay with it. He knows where his body's at, and he'd rather look after himself and be bowling fit. It was more his workload management and having him fit as a bowler, more than anything else,” Agarkar continued.

During an official presser in Mumbai on Saturday (May 24), chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained what stopped them from promoting Bumrah from vice-captain to captain.

First Shami and now Bumrah – Chief selector Agarkar warns fans of double blow in ENG Tests

Players fastest to 150 IPL wickets by balls bowled

Harshal Patel, with his solitary wicket against LSG, became the fastest to take 150 wickets in IPL history in terms of balls bowled. To go top of the list, he overtook legends like Bravo and Malinga and current best bowler Jasprit Bumrah as well.

Former India coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ravi-shastri" rel="dofollow">Ravi Shastri</a> is the latest to talk about Team India&rsquo;s next Test captain. After veteran opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma</a> announced his Test retirement, the BCCI selectors and the coach are working on zeroing in on his successor, with plenty of options discussed; ace seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a> is one of them, but Shastri feels his selection as the Test captain would come with some repercussions.
Bumrah led India in Tests thrice before, winning one and losing two matches. In Rohit&rsquo;s absence from two games on India&rsquo;s previous away tour (against Australia in Down Under), Bumrah was the captain for the series opener in Perth and in the final one at the SCG. While India won in Perth, they lost three of the four remaining matches, including in Sydney, where Bumrah left the field early on day two due to back stiffness.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-cricket-no-gill-rahul-or-pant-as-ravi-ashwin-throws-weight-behind-seasoned-duo-for-indias-test-captaincy-ravindra-jadeja-jasprit-bumrah-9074186" rel="dofollow">No Gill, Rahul or Pant as Ravi Ashwin throws weight behind &lsquo;seasoned duo&rsquo; for India&rsquo;s Test captaincy</a>
It, however, remains the biggest worry for the selectors should they pick Bumrah to lead the side in the whites.&nbsp;
Shastri also echoed the exact sentiments.&nbsp;
&ldquo;See, for me, Jasprit would have been the obvious choice after Australia,&rdquo; Shastri said, speaking on the ICC Review.&nbsp;
&ldquo;But, I don&rsquo;t want Jasprit to be made captain, and then you lose him as a bowler.&rdquo;
Shastri added that Bumrah should take one game at a time, and with India due to face England in the five-match away Tests, expecting Bumrah to play all five games would be harsh on him.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I think he (Bumrah) has to take his body one game at a time. He's coming back now after a serious injury," Shastri noted. &ldquo;He'll have played IPL cricket, which is four-over cricket. Now will come the test of bowling 10 overs, 15 overs. And the last thing you want is some pressure on his mind being captain as well.&rdquo;
<h2>If not Bumrah, then who else leads India's Test captaincy race?</h2>
Bumrah was the obvious choice, at least, until the BGT ended in January this year; however, growing concerns about his regular injuries and thoughts of prolonging his Test career and somewhere restricted the selectors in naming him as Rohit&rsquo;s replacement straight away.
Reflecting on who could be Rohit&rsquo;s successor, if not Bumrah, Shastri said, &ldquo;You groom somebody, and I would say Shubman&rsquo;s looked very good. Give him the opportunity. He's 25, 26 years of age, even give him time.&nbsp;
&ldquo;There's Rishabh as well. I think these two are the obvious ones I'm looking at because of their age, and they have a decade ahead of them. So, let them learn,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;

Shastri said Bumrah should take one game at a time, and with India due to face England in the five-match away Tests, expecting Bumrah to play all five games would be harsh on him. Sports, Cricket

Former India coach Ravi Shastri is the latest to talk about Team India’s next Test captain. After veteran opener Rohit Sharma announced his Test retirement, the BCCI selectors and the coach are working on zeroing in on his successor, with plenty of options discussed; ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah is one of them, but Shastri feels his selection as the Test captain would come with some repercussions. Bumrah led India in Tests thrice before, winning one and losing two matches. In Rohit’s absence from two games on India’s previous away tour (against Australia in Down Under), Bumrah was the captain for the series opener in Perth and in the final one at the SCG. While India won in Perth, they lost three of the four remaining matches, including in Sydney, where Bumrah left the field early on day two due to back stiffness. Also read | No Gill, Rahul or Pant as Ravi Ashwin throws weight behind ‘seasoned duo’ for India’s Test captaincy It, however, remains the biggest worry for the selectors should they pick Bumrah to lead the side in the whites. Shastri also echoed the exact sentiments. “See, for me, Jasprit would have been the obvious choice after Australia,” Shastri said, speaking on the ICC Review. “But, I don’t want Jasprit to be made captain, and then you lose him as a bowler.” Shastri added that Bumrah should take one game at a time, and with India due to face England in the five-match away Tests, expecting Bumrah to play all five games would be harsh on him. “I think he (Bumrah) has to take his body one game at a time. He's coming back now after a serious injury," Shastri noted. “He'll have played IPL cricket, which is four-over cricket. Now will come the test of bowling 10 overs, 15 overs. And the last thing you want is some pressure on his mind being captain as well.” If not Bumrah, then who else leads India's Test captaincy race? Bumrah was the obvious choice, at least, until the BGT ended in January this year; however, growing concerns about his regular injuries and thoughts of prolonging his Test career and somewhere restricted the selectors in naming him as Rohit’s replacement straight away. Reflecting on who could be Rohit’s successor, if not Bumrah, Shastri said, “You groom somebody, and I would say Shubman’s looked very good. Give him the opportunity. He's 25, 26 years of age, even give him time. “There's Rishabh as well. I think these two are the obvious ones I'm looking at because of their age, and they have a decade ahead of them. So, let them learn,” he continued.

‘Bumrah would have been an obvious choice but then you lose…’ Shastri on India’s new Test captain

The BCCI selectors are working out on picking Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s ideal replacement for Team India&rsquo;s Test captaincy. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rohit-sharma-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9045477#:~:text=with%20immediate%20effect.-,The%20news%20came%20in%20after%20Rohit%20took%20to%20Instagram%20to,represent%20my%20country%20in%20whites." rel="dofollow">Rohit announced his Test retirement</a> recently after several reports of the selectors and the coach trying to look beyond him in red-ball cricket did the rounds, leaving more than just a void to fill for the decision-makers. As the chatter around the same continues to grow within the board, India&rsquo;s Test great Ravi Ashwin offered his choices for India&rsquo;s Test captaincy, and none include any batters.
While ace batters <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill" rel="dofollow">Shubman Gill</a>, KL Rahul and even Rishabh Pant are touted to take over the captaincy reins, Ashwin threw in two names - one had already led India on the previous tour Down Under, other is yet to make his Test captaincy debut, picking Jasprit Bumrah and seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for India's Test captaincy role.
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The selectors will pick the squad for the five-match Test series against England in the final week of May, with all eyes on the new Test captain.
Considering Virat Kohli has also announced his Test retirement, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee would be burdened to pick a balanced squad without two batting jewels for the tough UK tour.
"First of all, everyone is saying that Gill is the captain. Everyone is going in that direction. But there is a loud option in Jasprit Bumrah, and why do we forget about Ravindra Jadeja," Ashwin said during a chat with former Tamil Nadu opener Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;
"If you are willing to go for a new person as captain, I would say why not make him [Gill] an understudy of an experienced guy for two years before handing him the job on a full-time basis,&rdquo; he continued.
<h2>Would experience count?</h2>
Two players, barring the retired duo who are experienced and knowingly or unknowingly running for India&rsquo;s Test captaincy race, are Bumrah and Jadeja.
While Bumrah found success in three Tests he captained, Jadeja is yet to know what Test leadership feels like.
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Ashwin also offered to make the selectors&rsquo; jobs easier by asking all four candidates to present their ideas for the future, the way it happens in Australia.
"I would say, why not get all three to four candidates and make them do a presentation and ask them each to detail the vision for the team," Ashwin said.&nbsp;"It happens in countries like Australia. Why won't we go down that road?"
Meanwhile, he backed Bumrah to break the injury fear stereotype and present his case as the top contender for India&rsquo;s Test captaincy.&nbsp;
"Look at Pat Cummins; he also had a back stress fracture, but he is now captaining Australia in Tests and ODIs," Ashwin said. "Like that, Bumrah is our national treasure, and he should be in the discussion.
"He should be asked, will you be able to play five Tests? Can you be a full-time captain? I know he had a stress fracture, but I am sure he will think about it. I think the hat with his name should be number one in that ring,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;

Ashwin also offered to make the selectors’ jobs easier by asking all four candidates to present their ideas for the future, the way it happens in Australia. Sports, Cricket

The BCCI selectors are working out on picking Rohit Sharma’s ideal replacement for Team India’s Test captaincy. Rohit announced his Test retirement recently after several reports of the selectors and the coach trying to look beyond him in red-ball cricket did the rounds, leaving more than just a void to fill for the decision-makers. As the chatter around the same continues to grow within the board, India’s Test great Ravi Ashwin offered his choices for India’s Test captaincy, and none include any batters. While ace batters Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and even Rishabh Pant are touted to take over the captaincy reins, Ashwin threw in two names - one had already led India on the previous tour Down Under, other is yet to make his Test captaincy debut, picking Jasprit Bumrah and seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for India's Test captaincy role. Also read | ENG vs IND 2025: No clear choice for India's Test captaincy yet as selectors unsure of Gill, dicey over Bumrah - Report The selectors will pick the squad for the five-match Test series against England in the final week of May, with all eyes on the new Test captain. Considering Virat Kohli has also announced his Test retirement, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee would be burdened to pick a balanced squad without two batting jewels for the tough UK tour. "First of all, everyone is saying that Gill is the captain. Everyone is going in that direction. But there is a loud option in Jasprit Bumrah, and why do we forget about Ravindra Jadeja," Ashwin said during a chat with former Tamil Nadu opener Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan on his YouTube channel. "If you are willing to go for a new person as captain, I would say why not make him [Gill] an understudy of an experienced guy for two years before handing him the job on a full-time basis,” he continued. Would experience count? Two players, barring the retired duo who are experienced and knowingly or unknowingly running for India’s Test captaincy race, are Bumrah and Jadeja. While Bumrah found success in three Tests he captained, Jadeja is yet to know what Test leadership feels like. Also read | ENG vs IND 2025: Gautam Gambhir to leave with first batch on June 6; IPL-playoffs-bound players to arrive later Ashwin also offered to make the selectors’ jobs easier by asking all four candidates to present their ideas for the future, the way it happens in Australia. "I would say, why not get all three to four candidates and make them do a presentation and ask them each to detail the vision for the team," Ashwin said. "It happens in countries like Australia. Why won't we go down that road?" Meanwhile, he backed Bumrah to break the injury fear stereotype and present his case as the top contender for India’s Test captaincy. "Look at Pat Cummins; he also had a back stress fracture, but he is now captaining Australia in Tests and ODIs," Ashwin said. "Like that, Bumrah is our national treasure, and he should be in the discussion. "He should be asked, will you be able to play five Tests? Can you be a full-time captain? I know he had a stress fracture, but I am sure he will think about it. I think the hat with his name should be number one in that ring,” he continued.

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What is the latest on India&rsquo;s Test captaincy front? Have the selectors and the coach decided on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill" rel="dofollow">Shubman Gill</a> as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma</a>&rsquo;s replacement, or are they contemplating picking ace seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a> as the new red-ball leader? Nothing seems to have been finalised yet.
Before it all came crashing down for India&rsquo;s Test Team following the BGT Down Under, premier quick Bumrah was to succeed Rohit in Tests. He had led the side in two matches against Australia, in Perth and Sydney, where Rohit remained absent for different reasons. Although India won the series opener at the Optus Stadium, their only win on the tour, Bumrah had to leave the final Test at the SCG due to a back issue, with them losing it inside three days.
Bumrah's fitness has been the management&rsquo;s ultimate worry, having already lost him for close to eight to ten months earlier. Even though India has found success in his absence, with the 2025 Champions Trophy triumph being the latest instance, they would need Bumrah on the England tour, especially after India&rsquo;s Test batting lost its two jewels in Rohit and Virat Kohli to Test retirements.
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Also, considering the consensus that Bumrah must not play more than two Tests on the trot, the BCCI could find it tough to replace him with someone as the Test captain for just one game and then return to Bumrah whenever he returns. Avoiding such complications would be on the agenda when head coach Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee sit to pick the squad for the England Tests.&nbsp;
Per several reports, the BCCI selectors would unveil the new Test captain on May 23, probably announcing the Test squad alongside.
<h2>Why no Gill then?</h2>
If not Jasprit Bumrah, then why not Shubman Gill? What is stopping the BCCI selectors from picking the captain for the future?&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s because Gill has yet to crack the overseas Test code.&nbsp;
India&rsquo;s top-order batter moved places since the away West Indies&rsquo; Tests last year, dropping to number three. Although he has been a fantastic ODI batter since his debut, scoring runs for fun in all conditions, Gill has been a pale shadow of that in Tests, averaging just over 35 in 32 matches.&nbsp;
With India coming into this series on the back of two successive losses against New Zealand and Australia, conceding another Test series would be a disaster; also, knowing the selectors have a task at hand to pick a new-look batting order, burdening Gill with added responsibility would do no good.
Besides, barring these two, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are the remaining options India has.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, it remains to be seen who the selectors pick as India&rsquo;s next Test captain.&nbsp;

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What is the latest on India’s Test captaincy front? Have the selectors and the coach decided on Shubman Gill as Rohit Sharma’s replacement, or are they contemplating picking ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah as the new red-ball leader? Nothing seems to have been finalised yet. Before it all came crashing down for India’s Test Team following the BGT Down Under, premier quick Bumrah was to succeed Rohit in Tests. He had led the side in two matches against Australia, in Perth and Sydney, where Rohit remained absent for different reasons. Although India won the series opener at the Optus Stadium, their only win on the tour, Bumrah had to leave the final Test at the SCG due to a back issue, with them losing it inside three days. Bumrah's fitness has been the management’s ultimate worry, having already lost him for close to eight to ten months earlier. Even though India has found success in his absence, with the 2025 Champions Trophy triumph being the latest instance, they would need Bumrah on the England tour, especially after India’s Test batting lost its two jewels in Rohit and Virat Kohli to Test retirements. Also read | IPL 2025 Playoffs: Cricket South Africa does U-Turn on their players’ availability; WTC Final prep to begin in June Also, considering the consensus that Bumrah must not play more than two Tests on the trot, the BCCI could find it tough to replace him with someone as the Test captain for just one game and then return to Bumrah whenever he returns. Avoiding such complications would be on the agenda when head coach Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee sit to pick the squad for the England Tests. Per several reports, the BCCI selectors would unveil the new Test captain on May 23, probably announcing the Test squad alongside. Why no Gill then? If not Jasprit Bumrah, then why not Shubman Gill? What is stopping the BCCI selectors from picking the captain for the future? It’s because Gill has yet to crack the overseas Test code. India’s top-order batter moved places since the away West Indies’ Tests last year, dropping to number three. Although he has been a fantastic ODI batter since his debut, scoring runs for fun in all conditions, Gill has been a pale shadow of that in Tests, averaging just over 35 in 32 matches. With India coming into this series on the back of two successive losses against New Zealand and Australia, conceding another Test series would be a disaster; also, knowing the selectors have a task at hand to pick a new-look batting order, burdening Gill with added responsibility would do no good. Besides, barring these two, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are the remaining options India has. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen who the selectors pick as India’s next Test captain.

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Former World Cup winner and India opener Kris Srikkanth has backed Jasprit Bumrah to succeed Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain over Shubman Gill, as he reckons the latter is not yet ready. Speaking on Tuesday (May 13), the member of the 1983 World Cup-winning squad said Bumrah is the ideal choice for the captain&rsquo;s armband. According to him, KL Rahul has to be the deputy captain of the side, not backing Gill to play second fiddle to Bumrah. <o:p></o:p>
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"Who&rsquo;s a ready-made captaincy candidate now? Shubman Gill? I don&rsquo;t think he is still a certainty in the XI,&rdquo; Srikkanth said.<o:p></o:p>
&ldquo;You&rsquo;re not handing the captaincy to KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant. Otherwise, you give it to Jasprit Bumrah.<o:p></o:p>
&ldquo;The other choice is Bumrah. You say, &lsquo;Boss, you&rsquo;re the captain. &rsquo; And whichever Test match he doesn&rsquo;t play, you give KL Rahul the responsibility.<o:p></o:p>
&ldquo;As of now, I think Bumrah should be the captain. If I were the chairman of selectors, I would make Bumrah the captain. And then I&rsquo;d say, &lsquo;Boss, play whichever matches you want to&rsquo;. I&rsquo;d then appoint KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, because these are certainties in the XI.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
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Last week, Rohit retired from Test cricket, announcing it in a social media post, leaving the captaincy job vacant. With the upcoming England tour commencing India&rsquo;s bid for another World Test Championship (WTC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the selectors will have a massive job to name Rohit&rsquo;s successor. <o:p></o:p>
Muted calls even suggested Virat Kohli to take over as the captain for the England tour, however, those rumours were also shut down when the former skipper announced his own retirement from the Test format. <o:p></o:p>
At the moment, Bumrah and Gill are favourites to take over the captaincy role, with Rahul and Rishabh Pant also in the pecking order. <o:p></o:p>
India&rsquo;s England tour starts on June 20 as they take on the hosts at Headingley in Leeds.<o:p></o:p>

Speaking on Tuesday (May 13), Kris Srikkanth said Jasprit Bumrah is the ideal choice for the captain’s armband while backing KL Rahul for the deputy's role. India News | Cricket | Sports

Former World Cup winner and India opener Kris Srikkanth has backed Jasprit Bumrah to succeed Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain over Shubman Gill, as he reckons the latter is not yet ready. Speaking on Tuesday (May 13), the member of the 1983 World Cup-winning squad said Bumrah is the ideal choice for the captain’s armband. According to him, KL Rahul has to be the deputy captain of the side, not backing Gill to play second fiddle to Bumrah. World Cup winner backs Jasprit Bumrah "Who’s a ready-made captaincy candidate now? Shubman Gill? I don’t think he is still a certainty in the XI,” Srikkanth said. “You’re not handing the captaincy to KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant. Otherwise, you give it to Jasprit Bumrah. “The other choice is Bumrah. You say, ‘Boss, you’re the captain. ’ And whichever Test match he doesn’t play, you give KL Rahul the responsibility. “As of now, I think Bumrah should be the captain. If I were the chairman of selectors, I would make Bumrah the captain. And then I’d say, ‘Boss, play whichever matches you want to’. I’d then appoint KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, because these are certainties in the XI.” ALSO READ | IPL 2025 | BCCI scrambles to get foreign players as IPL sets for resumption: Who will return and who won’t? Deets inside Last week, Rohit retired from Test cricket, announcing it in a social media post, leaving the captaincy job vacant. With the upcoming England tour commencing India’s bid for another World Test Championship (WTC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the selectors will have a massive job to name Rohit’s successor. Muted calls even suggested Virat Kohli to take over as the captain for the England tour, however, those rumours were also shut down when the former skipper announced his own retirement from the Test format. At the moment, Bumrah and Gill are favourites to take over the captaincy role, with Rahul and Rishabh Pant also in the pecking order. India’s England tour starts on June 20 as they take on the hosts at Headingley in Leeds.

'I don’t think he is ready': Former World Cup winner backs Jasprit Bumrah over Shubman Gill for Test captaincy

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his opinion on the next Indian Test team captain as they are set to play England in a five-match Test series. Starting on June 20, India will start the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle under a new reign, with Rohit Sharma announcing his Test retirement last week. While several players are front-runners for the now-vacant role, Gavaskar&rsquo;s statement has put weight behind a veteran star.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Gavaskar backs THIS veteran</h2>
"Who better to know what is the workload for himself than himself? If you appoint somebody else, they would always want an extra over from Jasprit Bumrah. If he is your No. 1 bowler, he will himself know that 'yes, this is the time I must take a break'.
&ldquo;To me, it has to be Jasprit Bumrah only. I know all these kind of speculation going around his workload and all that. Give it to him so that he knows how many overs to bowl, when to take him off, when to sort of rest. That would be the best thing," Gavaskar said.
Bumrah has been instrumental in India&rsquo;s recent success, having helped them win the T20 World Cup in 2024. He also played a key role when India reached the ODI World Cup final in 2023 before losing to Australia.
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Interestingly, the veteran star led India in Rohit&rsquo;s absence during India&rsquo;s last Test match in England. With Rohit ruled out due to COVID-19 in July 2022, it was Bumrah who took charge of the side.
Shubman Gill is another front-runner for the captaincy role, having gained experience in recent months. He has been the Gujarat Titans&rsquo; captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was also India&rsquo;s captain during the Zimbabwe tour in July 2024. Yashasvi Jaiswal remains another name on the table, but with no experience and backing, he is likely to miss out on the captaincy role.

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his opinion on the next Indian Test team captain as they are set to play England in a five-match Test series. India News | Sports

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his opinion on the next Indian Test team captain as they are set to play England in a five-match Test series. Starting on June 20, India will start the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle under a new reign, with Rohit Sharma announcing his Test retirement last week. While several players are front-runners for the now-vacant role, Gavaskar’s statement has put weight behind a veteran star. Gavaskar backs THIS veteran "Who better to know what is the workload for himself than himself? If you appoint somebody else, they would always want an extra over from Jasprit Bumrah. If he is your No. 1 bowler, he will himself know that 'yes, this is the time I must take a break'. “To me, it has to be Jasprit Bumrah only. I know all these kind of speculation going around his workload and all that. Give it to him so that he knows how many overs to bowl, when to take him off, when to sort of rest. That would be the best thing," Gavaskar said. Bumrah has been instrumental in India’s recent success, having helped them win the T20 World Cup in 2024. He also played a key role when India reached the ODI World Cup final in 2023 before losing to Australia. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June Interestingly, the veteran star led India in Rohit’s absence during India’s last Test match in England. With Rohit ruled out due to COVID-19 in July 2022, it was Bumrah who took charge of the side. Shubman Gill is another front-runner for the captaincy role, having gained experience in recent months. He has been the Gujarat Titans’ captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was also India’s captain during the Zimbabwe tour in July 2024. Yashasvi Jaiswal remains another name on the table, but with no experience and backing, he is likely to miss out on the captaincy role.

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Ace batter Shubman Gill leads the race to replace <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma</a> as Team India&rsquo;s new Test captain. Tipped to play as Rohit&rsquo;s deputy on India&rsquo;s next international assignment &ndash; the away Test tour of England starting June 20 in Leeds, Gill will now succeed him as the new Test skipper after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rohit-sharma-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9045477" rel="dofollow">veteran batter announced his shock Test retirement</a> on Wednesday (May 7).
Picking Gill as Rohit&rsquo;s right replacement comes on the back of discussions around Jasprit Bumrah&rsquo;s unavailability throughout the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle to manage his workload management. Bumrah was the Test vice-captain on India's previous away tour to Australia and even captained the team in two Tests &ndash; first and last, in Rohit&rsquo;s absence.
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Meanwhile, Rohit&rsquo;s Test captaincy came under scrutiny after he lost two back-to-back Test series, first against New Zealand at home and then to Australia Down Under, conceding India&rsquo;s chance of making it to their third straight WTC Final.&nbsp;
Although Rohit missed the series opener against Australia (in Perth) for personal reasons, he sat out of the playing XI for the final Test at the SCG owing to a series of poor performances with the bat, hitting just 31 runs across five innings while batting at different positions.
Per the latest reports, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will pick the squad for England Tests later this month.
<h2>Why Gill?</h2>
Besides Gill, 25, the <a href="5%20Players%20who%20can%20succeed%20Rohit%20Sharma%20as%20new%20Test%20captain%20-%20one%20name%20will%20shock%20you" rel="dofollow">selection committee also has plenty of options</a> in regulars like KL Rahul, gloveman Rishabh Pant and even Bumrah, and even though his chances are minute given his workload management, they might pick Gill, considering the long-term view in mind.&nbsp;
Though Kohli also captained India briefly during the Sydney Test when Rohit and Bumrah were absent for different reasons, the selectors and the veteran batter are believed to be on the same page to pick someone else, someone new for the next WTC cycle.
Gill, hereby, emerges as the standout option.&nbsp;
The right-handed batter has been a regular in the longer formats since his Test debut during the 2020 Melbourne Test. Already a superstar in his age category, having recently won the Under-19 World Cup (in 2018), Gill emerged as a top batter in the past five years, gaining prominence and a reputation as a reliable batter.&nbsp;
Though he had never led India in Tests and ODIs, having only captained five times in international cricket, all during the away Zimbabwe T20Is mid-last year, Gill&rsquo;s credentials as Gujarat Titans&rsquo; (GT) captain in IPL 2025 are helping his case.&nbsp;
Under Gill&rsquo;s captaincy, GT is leading the points table with eight wins in 11 contested matches, needing just one win from the remaining three league matches to confirm their playoff participation this season.

Rohit’s Test captaincy came under scrutiny after he lost two back-to-back Test series, first against New Zealand at home and then to Australia Down Under. Sports Cricket

Ace batter Shubman Gill leads the race to replace Rohit Sharma as Team India’s new Test captain. Tipped to play as Rohit’s deputy on India’s next international assignment – the away Test tour of England starting June 20 in Leeds, Gill will now succeed him as the new Test skipper after the veteran batter announced his shock Test retirement on Wednesday (May 7). Picking Gill as Rohit’s right replacement comes on the back of discussions around Jasprit Bumrah’s unavailability throughout the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle to manage his workload management. Bumrah was the Test vice-captain on India's previous away tour to Australia and even captained the team in two Tests – first and last, in Rohit’s absence. Also read | Chandigarh airport closure behind PBKS-MI venue change in IPL 2025? Details inside Meanwhile, Rohit’s Test captaincy came under scrutiny after he lost two back-to-back Test series, first against New Zealand at home and then to Australia Down Under, conceding India’s chance of making it to their third straight WTC Final. Although Rohit missed the series opener against Australia (in Perth) for personal reasons, he sat out of the playing XI for the final Test at the SCG owing to a series of poor performances with the bat, hitting just 31 runs across five innings while batting at different positions. Per the latest reports, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will pick the squad for England Tests later this month. Why Gill? Besides Gill, 25, the selection committee also has plenty of options in regulars like KL Rahul, gloveman Rishabh Pant and even Bumrah, and even though his chances are minute given his workload management, they might pick Gill, considering the long-term view in mind. Though Kohli also captained India briefly during the Sydney Test when Rohit and Bumrah were absent for different reasons, the selectors and the veteran batter are believed to be on the same page to pick someone else, someone new for the next WTC cycle. Gill, hereby, emerges as the standout option. The right-handed batter has been a regular in the longer formats since his Test debut during the 2020 Melbourne Test. Already a superstar in his age category, having recently won the Under-19 World Cup (in 2018), Gill emerged as a top batter in the past five years, gaining prominence and a reputation as a reliable batter. Though he had never led India in Tests and ODIs, having only captained five times in international cricket, all during the away Zimbabwe T20Is mid-last year, Gill’s credentials as Gujarat Titans’ (GT) captain in IPL 2025 are helping his case. Under Gill’s captaincy, GT is leading the points table with eight wins in 11 contested matches, needing just one win from the remaining three league matches to confirm their playoff participation this season.

Shubman Gill emerges front runner to take up India’s Test captaincy after Rohit's retirement

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