Jasprit Bumrah, the mainstay of India's bowling attack, has signaled his interest in leading the national side. Following Virat Kohli's decision to quit Test captaincy, the search for a new leader has begun. In a recent virtual interaction, Bumrah confessed that it would be a significant privilege to lead Team India if the selectors chose him.
Indian spearhead Jasprit Bumrah expressed his interest to captain team India. There are questions arising about who could lead India in the longer-format after Virat Kohli resigned from the Test captainship. During a virtual conference, Bumrah admitted that if given an opportunity, it will be a great honour to be the skipper of the Indian team.
Bumrah pointed out that any player would be thrilled to lead the country, and he feels the same way. Although Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are strong contenders, he suggested that the selection committee should be thorough in their decision-making process. It's worth noting that the BCCI has already shown confidence in him by naming him vice-captain for the ODI series in South Africa.
The pacer highlighted his willingness to embrace leadership roles and his commitment to helping his teammates through any challenge. He maintained that his focus remains on delivering top-tier performances for the team, regardless of who is calling the shots.
Bumrah doesn't expect his individual role or style to change if he becomes captain. The 28-year-old bowler intends to keep his focus sharp while providing on-field support to KL Rahul. He also mentioned his intention to guide the junior players, encouraging them to maintain their composure during the game.
To wrap up, Bumrah spoke highly of Virat Kohli, praising his legendary impact and leadership within Indian cricket, noting that Kohli will always be a leader in their eyes. Meanwhile, the first of three ODIs is set to kick off on January 19th at Boland Park.