Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has endorsed pace-ace Jasprit Bumrah as a viable long-term captaincy candidate for India, as soon as Rohit Sharma steps down. Pujara’s feedback come within the wake of Bumrah’s exemplary management throughout India’s current triumph towards Australia, the place he showcased his potential to guide beneath immense stress. Pujara lauded Bumrah’s management qualities and his team-first angle. “He’s (a viable long-term captaincy possibility) with none doubt,” Pujara stated on ESPN Cricinfo. “The best way he has confirmed that in troublesome circumstances once we had a tricky collection at house and if you find yourself enjoying a primary Check match in Australia and to place up a present like that.”
“I feel he has the aptitude of main the crew and he is a crew’s man. You have a look at him he by no means solely talks about himself, he talks in regards to the crew, the opposite gamers. What recommendation he would give,” he added.
Bumrah captained India within the absence of standard skipper Rohit Sharma and led the crew to a commanding victory within the first Check towards Australia, silencing critics and proving his mettle.
India’s tour of Australia started beneath difficult circumstances, with the crew reeling from a disappointing 0-3 house collection loss to New Zealand. That loss not solely harm morale but additionally severely dented India’s probabilities of reaching the ICC World Check Championship last for the third consecutive time.
Nonetheless, Bumrah rose to the event, delivering a spellbinding opening spell that dismantled the Australian batting lineup on their house soil. His efficiency was pivotal in setting the tone for a dominant Indian victory, showcasing each his ability as a bowler and his potential to encourage the crew.
Pujara emphasised Bumrah’s qualities that make him a wonderful chief. “He has the aptitude of main the crew, and he is a crew man. He by no means talks about himself alone; he all the time places the crew and different gamers first,” Pujara famous.
Certainly one of Bumrah’s standout traits, in accordance with Pujara, is his humility and talent to adapt to conditions. “There are occasions when gamers do not want recommendation, and he accepts that. If there’s an skilled participant within the crew, he retains quiet. That is the signal of a great captain,” he added.
Pujara additionally highlighted Bumrah’s approachable manner, saying, “He is very down-to-earth, pleasant with gamers within the dressing room, and all the time keen to assist. Even exterior cricket, he has a humble persona and is a good individual to talk with.”
Bumrah will hand the captaincy reins again to Rohit Sharma for the second Check, a pink-ball match in Adelaide beginning December 6.
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