Not Playing Every Game? That’s a stereotype, not a rule – make jasprit bumrah captain (Source: AP)
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BCCI – Please Break sterotypes
The thought that a captain should play most matches is an outdated stereotype about a player rather than a forward-thinking assessment of his Leadership potential. Bumrah is the best choice to lead India, and the BCCI should not think Twice before giving him the Leadership Reins, At Least for the Next World Test Championship (WTC) Cycle. India has a favorite draw in the WTC 2025-2027 and bumrah can be used smartly for the best interest of Indian Cricket.
India will begin the wtc cycle with a five-match test series against England. This will be followed by a two-match test series at home against the west indies. India will then host south Africa for two tests before Playing two tests each against Sri Lanka and New Zealand Away from Home. They will financialish the wtc cycle with a five-match test series against Australia at home. Clearly, the england tour is the toughest assignment for India in the upcoming WTC Cycle. If India can do well in england, their chances of qualifying for the WTC Final Should Increase Significantly.
The move to name Shubman Gill Captain on the England Tour Court Backfire, Given his Inexperience; Thus, Bcci Should Seriously Think About Making Bumrah The New Test Captain, even if he Misses a less matches here and there. There’s no written rule that a captain must play every test. If the model works, why not use it?
There will be no harm done if bumrah is not playing in the home series against west indies, or he misses a test against engine or Australia. He should have any problems playing a two-match test series against Sri Lanka, South Africa, and New Zealand.
In Bumrah’s Absence, Shubman Gill Can lead the side. This will also also prepare heam for the full-time Leadership Role, which he can take over from bumrah after the WTC 2027 Final.
