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Jasprit Bumrah's Huge Decision As India's Test Captaincy Race Heats Up After Rohit Sharma's Retirement: Report

Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly taken himself out of the running to become India's next Test captain, according to Sky Sports News. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant have now emerged as the top candidates to replace Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from Test cricket recently. Although Bumrah was widely seen as the favourite for the role, he is understood to have informed the selectors that he cannot commit to playing all five matches in long Test series because of workload concerns. With India set to play five Tests against England, the selectors are said to prefer someone who can play the entire series consistently.

Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans Teammate To Replace Rohit Sharma In Indian Team: Report

With Rohit Sharma announcing his retirement from Test cricket and Virat Kohli communicating the same intent to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), one or two spots in the team for the longest format are set to open up ahead of the England tour. Though skipper Rohit's exit has already been confirmed, the BCCI is doing all it can to make Kohli reconsider his decision. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee, however, has already been tasked with the responsibility of finding replacements for the veteran duo. One name that has emerged at the top of the wishlist is Sai Sudharsan, Gill's teammate at his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Gujarat Titans.

On Talks Of Virat Kohli Quitting Test Cricket, Report Says 'Gautam Gambhir Wants...'

Reports of Virat Kohli quitting Test cricket have been doing rounds on social media. On Saturday, it was reported by the Times of India (TOI) that Kohli informed BCCI about his wish to retire from the longest format of the game. The report also mentioned that while the BCCI wants Kohli to play the upcoming five-match Test series in England, he is yet to respond to the board's request. While speaking to NDTV, a BCCI source confirmed the development, saying that the board has requested Kohli to take time before taking a call on retirement.

Shubman Gill Set To Lead India In Tests, Claims Report. Says Vice-Captain Will Be...

Flamboyant keeper-batter Rishabh Pant, in all likelihood, will be India's new vice-captain in Tests with talented batter Shubman Gill set to take charge of the national team in the traditional format. The choice of vice-captain seems to be a straight forward one as Pant is one of India' finest Test batters in overseas conditions and Jasprit Bumrah can't be considered for the role of deputy due to his stature and also when his own fitness is iffy, making him uncertain for full series. An average of 42 plus with hundreds in Australia, England and South Africa along with seven scores between 90 and 99 makes Pant of the best batters in the format.

"Not Easy Being...": Anil Kumble Wants This Player To Lead India In Upcoming England Test Series

Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career on Wednesday. It was a surprising announcement by the right-handed batter, who was the Test captain of the side by the last series that India played in the format. Rohit's retirement leaves a big void that the Indian cricket team needs to fill. Not only the batter, but India need a captain as well to replace him in the format. The side begins its World Test Championship campaign with a five-match series against England on latter's home soil, starting June 20. While the selection committee is yet to reveal who would be the leader during the outing, former India player Anil Kumble feels that the team should go ahead with Jasprit Bumrah.

"Nation Above All": Shubman Gill, KL Rahul Lead Tributes To Indian Armed Forces Amid Tension With Pakistan

Former and current Indian cricketer showered their love and gratitude on the Indian armed forces as India-Pakistan border tensions reach new heights after the Indian forces successfully repulsed attempted missile strikes and drone attacks from across the border. India vice-captain Shubman Gill was among the cricketers who applauded the armed forces for their bravery. "Nation is above all in such times. Our soldiers, whose valiant efforts ensure our safety, and their families, who make such sacrifices for the nation, we pray for you and all. Jai Hind," posted Gill in a message on X.

"Absolute Inspiration": Shubman Gill's Heartfelt Post As Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket

India opener and ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill on Thursday said he will forever remember the lessons that he learnt from Rohit Sharma who has announced retirement from Test cricket. Rohit called time on his Test career on Wednesday with a little more than a month remaining for India's tour of England, which will be their first assignment of the World Test Championship's (WTC) 2025-2027 cycle. The 25-year-old Gill, who is widely believed to be a frontrunner for the role of India's next Test captain, said in a social media post that Rohit has been an "inspiration" for his teammates and opponents alike.

Jasprit Bumrah Snubbed As Report Names No. 1 Candidate To Replace Rohit Sharma As Test Skipper

Young batter Shubman Gill has emerged as the top contender to take Rohit Sharma's position as Test captain following the 38-year-old's retirement from the long-format, starting with the five-Test tour to England in June, reported ESPNCricinfo. Gill being named as Test captain looks inevitable, as it looks that Jasprit Bumrah, who led India in two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and picked up a record-breaking 32 wickets in five Tests, is likely to miss some Tests during the upcoming cycle for his workload management and preventing injuries, as per ESPNCricinfo.

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Jasprit Bumrah's Huge Decision As India's Test Captaincy Race Heats Up After Rohit Sharma's Retirement: Report

Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans Teammate To Replace Rohit Sharma In Indian Team: Report

On Talks Of Virat Kohli Quitting Test Cricket, Report Says 'Gautam Gambhir Wants...'

Shubman Gill Set To Lead India In Tests, Claims Report. Says Vice-Captain Will Be...

"Not Easy Being...": Anil Kumble Wants This Player To Lead India In Upcoming England Test Series

"Nation Above All": Shubman Gill, KL Rahul Lead Tributes To Indian Armed Forces Amid Tension With Pakistan

"Absolute Inspiration": Shubman Gill's Heartfelt Post As Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah Snubbed As Report Names No. 1 Candidate To Replace Rohit Sharma As Test Skipper