Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead India in the first Test against Australia in Perth, marking only his second stint as captain in Test cricket. The star pacer said that it is a great honor for him to lead the country in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia.
Embracing a momentous milestone ahead of the highly competitive opening match of the five-match Test series at Perth’s Optus Stadium, starting on November 22, Jasprit Bumrah also emphasized that his leadership approach will be different from the styles of his predecessors, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. .
Jasprit Bumrah embraces India captaincy as Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 begins in Perth
Acknowledging the leadership legacy of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah is determined to bring his approach to the position and is eager to forge his unique path in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. For the Indian sprinter, it is not about the position but about the immense responsibility and privilege that comes with leadership.
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Jasprit Bumrah also revealed that he had some conversations with Rohit Sharma but got more clarity on how to lead the Indian cricket team after arriving in Australia. It is said that Rohit will once again take charge of the team in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide.
Notably, Bumrah will take charge of the first Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Perth as the regular skipper is on paternity leave. Rohit decided to skip the Perth Test to spend time with his newborn son and family in Mumbai.
Having my own style: Bumrah on leading Indian cricket team
Jasprit Bumrah said at the pre-match press conference in Perth: “It is an honor. I have my own style. Virat was different; Rohit was different. and I have my own way. It’s a privilege. I don’t take it as a position. I love taking responsibility, I spoke to Rohit earlier. But I had a little bit of clarity on how to lead the team after I got here.”
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India’s stand-in captain has sent a strong warning to Australia not to underestimate his team ahead of the first Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Highlighting the Indian team’s thorough preparations and time spent acclimatising at the WACA, Bumrah expressed confidence in the team’s readiness for the challenge.
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Bumrah further told the media, “We are very well prepared because we came here early. We have some time to spend at WACA. Many young people come here for the first time. But when we first came here, we had less time and we ended up winning the series. We always believe and have confidence in our side.
Whenever we play, whatever the situation is, yes, in terms of preparation, we are in a very good place. And now it’s about being mentally activated, and we’re looking to do that and hopefully things will fall into place.”