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Jasprit Bumrah Emerges As Majority Pick Of Last Selectors To Lead India In England Tests

There might be an air of doubt about Mohammed Shami's ability to last a five-Test series but erstwhile national selection committee members MSK Prasad, Devang Gandhi and Jatin Paranjpe are unequivocal that the 'Amroha Express' is a must-pick for the tour of England. Shami has played nine IPL games this season for Sunrisers Hyderabad with only six wickets in his kitty and has gone for over 11 runs per over. However it has been learnt that Shami has already started bowling with the red Dukes at the SRH nets with an eye on England tour, now that SRH's play-off qualification hopes have been dashed. The Indian squad, which is expected to comprise 16 members, will be one of the trickiest ones in recent times as there is a debate around who the new captain should be.

Brendon McCullum Shares One Aspect England Need To "Improve On" Ahead Of India Tests

England head coach Brendon McCullum feels his players have lacked humility in their recent public utterances and he would like to see them win back respect from fans ahead of the tough home series against India and the Ashes later this year. McCullum, while speaking to the media ahead of a lone Test against Zimbabwe starting Thursday in Nottingham, said the players need to be more attuned to the public mood. "It's not just about what you do on the cricket field. It's how you carry yourself. It's how you interact with the public. It's the messaging that you give," McCullum told the British media.

BCCI Rejecting 'MS Dhoni-Style Proposal' Led To Rohit Sharma Retirement: Report

Rohit Sharma wanted to travel to England for the five-Test series and retire midway just like Dhoni had done during the 2014 tour of Australia, according to a report by Sky Sports. However, the offer was rejected by the BCCI and that reportedly led to the decision to retire ahead of the series. "Selectors wanted consistency during the series and offered Sharma the opportunity to go to the series, but not as captain. He decided to retire instead," the report claimed. Rohit stunned everyone with his decision to retire from Test cricket and Kohli followed suit just few days later. As a result, the BCCI selectors face a tough challenge to fill the void left by the retirement of the two stalwarts of modern cricket.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Urged To Take Retirement U-Turn; Told "Not The Time To Think About Themselves"

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh said that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired from Test cricket earlier this month, must revoke their decision to save the country's red-ball cricket. The retirements of Rohit and Kohli leave the side without its most senior batters on the upcoming England tour, where India are scheduled to play a five-match Test series starting on June 20. The 67-year-old former cricketer, who has coached current players like Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma besides his son Yuvraj Singh, added that Kohli still has more years to give to cricket.

KL Rahul To Make T20I Comeback After 2.5 Years? Report Makes 'IPL 2025' Claim

KL Rahul is likely to be considered for India's T20I series against Bangladesh, amid his stellar run with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign. For the unversed, Rahul's last T20I appearance came during the T20 World Cup semi-final against England in Adelaide. So far, Rahul has scored 493 runs in 11 matches at an average of 61.63, smashing three fifties and a century. According to a report in the Times of India (TOI), Rahul is set to be considered for Bangladesh T20Is as well when India's squad will be picked for the upcoming Test series against England.

Rohit Sharma Namedropped In Support For Jasprit Bumrah As Test Captain: "Why Are We..."

The debate surrounding India's next Test captain is heating up, especially with a five-Test series against England approaching hard and fast. Rohit Sharma's Test retirement has opened the door for a new captain who can take the team forward heading into the next World Test Championship (WTC) points table. Shubman Gill is currently leading the race ahead of pacer Jasprit Bumrah, as per multiple reports. However, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar feels Gill isn't the right option considering the presence of Bumrah.

"Rohit Sharma Most Talented But Didn't Work On Fitness": KKR Star's Unfiltered Verdict

India skipper Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, leaving thousands of fans heartbroken. Taking to Instagram, the right-handed opener broke the news to the fans as he bowed out of the game after playing 67 Tests and scoring 4301 runs. Rohit's retirement from Test cricket also sparked a debate about India's new captain in the longest format. Not only Rohit, but star batter Virat Kohli also called time on his Test career, ahead of the upcoming five-match series against England.

India Star Loses 10 Kg Ahead Of England Tour - Report Reveals Tough Process

Indian cricket team batter Sarfaraz Khan has lost 10 kg through a strict diet plan ahead of the Test series against England, according to a report by India Today. Sarfaraz, who made his debut for India back in 2024, has not played a single overseas Test match. The batter was picked in the India A squad for the two matches against England Lions and the report claimed that he is getting ready to make the most of his opportunity. Sarfaraz reportedly is on a strict diet of boiled vegetables and chicken to improve his fitness.

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Jasprit Bumrah Emerges As Majority Pick Of Last Selectors To Lead India In England Tests

Brendon McCullum Shares One Aspect England Need To "Improve On" Ahead Of India Tests

BCCI Rejecting 'MS Dhoni-Style Proposal' Led To Rohit Sharma Retirement: Report

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Urged To Take Retirement U-Turn; Told "Not The Time To Think About Themselves"

KL Rahul To Make T20I Comeback After 2.5 Years? Report Makes 'IPL 2025' Claim

Rohit Sharma Namedropped In Support For Jasprit Bumrah As Test Captain: "Why Are We..."

"Rohit Sharma Most Talented But Didn't Work On Fitness": KKR Star's Unfiltered Verdict

India Star Loses 10 Kg Ahead Of England Tour - Report Reveals Tough Process