Team India's star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has bagged the captaincy in the Test format. Bumrah says Test cricket is the best and if you get a chance to lead the team, there can be nothing better. With current Team India captain Rohit Sharma turning 37, there is a need for a new captain in the near future. If you look at Jasprit Bumrah's record, his claim is quite strong. However, fitness may prove to be a big challenge for Jasprit Bumrah on his way to becoming captain.
Ahead of the Test series against England that begins on January 25, Jasprit Bumrah has expressed his desire to become a captain in Test cricket. Bumrah said in an interview, “I took charge of the team in a match and it was a great experience.” Playing Test cricket is very good. If you get the chance to become captain, that's even better. We lost the game, but I'm happy to take responsibility. As a fast bowler you have to play with good leg. I like to be involved in every decision. If I get the chance to take charge, I would definitely like to take it.''
Questions about fitness
However, fitness may prove to be a major obstacle in Jasprit Bumrah's journey to captaincy. Bumrah has had to endure many serious injuries in his short career. Bumrah got injured before the 2022 Asia Cup and then returned to the cricket field after a year. But in 2022 itself, Jasprit Bumrah got a chance to captain the Test against England. But India had lost that game. Furthermore, BCCI had also made it clear that Jasprit Bumrah is part of the team's leadership group. If Bumrah's fitness supports him, he will soon take charge of Team India.