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"Spoke To Rohit Sharma Earlier But...": Jasprit Bumrah On Taking Up Perth Test Captaincy

India's stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah on Thursday insisted that his team is not carrying any baggage from the unprecedented 0-3 defeat at home against New Zealand as it embarks on a challenging Test series against fierce rivals Australia. Bumrah replaced Rohit Sharma as the team's captain for the series opener after the latter had to miss the match due to the birth of his baby boy. While it isn't a usual sight to see bowlers taking up the leadership role, Bumrah feels they are 'tactically better' than batters, and hence, should be given leadership responsibilities more often.

Rohit Sharma's Return "Potential Disruption": Ricky Ponting Plays Another Mind-Game With Indian Team

Captain Rohit Sharma linking up with the Indian team in the second Test at Adelaide could be a "potential disruption" for the visitors, reckoned the legendary Ricky Ponting, who Thursday stood by his prediction of a 3-1 series victory for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The marquee five-match Test series starts here on Friday. Rohit is on a paternity break and will miss the series-opener. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is captaining the Indian team in his absence.

Australia Eye Revenge From Off-Colour India In 1st Test Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

The nostalgia of Brisbane 2021 refuses to fade but India, still reeling from a bitter home debacle, will be under tremendous pressure when they face an equally circumspect Australia in a battle of two out-of-form batting units in the opening Test of the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting here on Friday. In 2018-19 and 2020-21, India proved that lightning can strike twice with back to back series wins but the manner in which New Zealand came, saw and decimated them on home turf recently has certainly hit the psyche of an otherwise world-class unit.

Jamie Osborne feels ready to challenge for Ireland starting place

Jamie Osborne is ticking off the boxes, bit by bit, and the 23-year-old is hoping to tick another in the next few days.

Relaxed Bumrah enjoying responsibility of India captaincy

PERTH, Australia : India's Jasprit Bumrah has always enjoyed being thrust into difficult situations so after being handed the captaincy for the opener of a five-test series against Australia the pace spearhead has seized the opportunity with both hands.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah Set For Big Surprise In Team Selection

The Indian cricket team gears up for the start of the 5-match Test series against Australia, with the first match taking place in Perth, starting Friday. India captain Rohit Sharma is confirmed to not be part of the playing XI, having not reached Australia yet, with vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah taking up his role as the skipper for the match. Though Bumrah refused to delve into any details with regards to playing XI selection, India's practice simulations and media reports do suggest what sort of XI the tourists are likely to go with.

"Only Got 90 Runs Against Kiwis": Brett Lee Burns Virat Kohli's Critics With Fiery Remark

Does Virat Kohli deserve a place in the Indian Test team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia? If only stats were to be considered, the talismanic batter might not get the selectors' nod for the assignment Down Under. However, the reputation Virat has built over the years, especially through his knocks in Australia, makes him a player who cannot be dropped. In the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand, Kohli didn't even cross the 100-run mark cumulatively. Yet, Australian cricket legend Brett Lee feels Kohli is the man to watch out in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Gautam Gambhir Gets Unexpected 'Virat Kohli Suggestion' Ahead Of Perth Test

The absence of captain Rohit Sharma and batter Shubman Gill has thrown open a challenge for the Indian team management ahead of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. India don't just need to find another opener to bat alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal but also a No. 3 batter to replace the injured Gill. While the names of KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal have been reported for the two spots, India's 1983 World Cup-winning star Kirti Azad feels head coach Gautam Gambhir should play Virat Kohli at the No. 3 spot.

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"Spoke To Rohit Sharma Earlier But...": Jasprit Bumrah On Taking Up Perth Test Captaincy

Rohit Sharma's Return "Potential Disruption": Ricky Ponting Plays Another Mind-Game With Indian Team

Australia Eye Revenge From Off-Colour India In 1st Test Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Jamie Osborne feels ready to challenge for Ireland starting place

Relaxed Bumrah enjoying responsibility of India captaincy

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah Set For Big Surprise In Team Selection

"Only Got 90 Runs Against Kiwis": Brett Lee Burns Virat Kohli's Critics With Fiery Remark

Gautam Gambhir Gets Unexpected 'Virat Kohli Suggestion' Ahead Of Perth Test