Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah admitted that he was considered as captain for the Test team, after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, but gave up the opportunity as part of his workload management. Speaking to former Indian cricketer and broadcaster Dinesh Karthik in an interview with Sky Sports Cricket, Bumrah, who has led India in two Tests, explained … Read more
As India gears up for the five-match Test series in England starting later this month, Australian legend Glenn McGrath feels India’s pace attack needs to step up and help reduce the burden on spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. “Bumrah looks like he’s back to full fitness. He is a class bowler, there’s no doubt about that. But … Read more
In a high-scoring Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium that had all the ingredients of an IPL classic, Mumbai Indians just about held its composure and eked out a 20-run win over Gujarat Titans on Friday. The tense victory helped the five-time champion set up a clash with Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on … Read more
Over the last few weeks, the speculations were rife that Jasprit Bumrah might not be available for the entire five-match Test series against England. On Saturday, the national selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar confirmed that the fast bowler is unlikely to play all five Tests on the tour, which begins at Headingley on June 20, … Read more
Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the senior men’s national selection committee, confirmed Jasprit Bumrah will not play all the five Test matches in England as Shubman Gill is named India’s Test captain on Saturday. Agarkar confirmed that India’s pace spearhead’s workload will be managed during the five-match series, stating, “I don’t think Bumrah will play … Read more
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Former India coach Ravi Shastri says Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are ideal candidates to captain India in the Test format, given that they have age on their side and already have the experience of leading Indian Premier League (IPL) sides. Shastri also feels that Jasprit Bumrah would have been an obvious choice for the … Read more
With Rohit Sharma retiring from Test cricket last week, the race to lead India in the upcoming five-match series in England has intensified. While Shubman Gill’s name is doing the rounds, former India off-spinner R. Ashwin has backed Jasprit Bumrah as a strong contender. Speaking on his show Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin said, “The team … Read more
It’s not for nothing Jasprit Bumrah is considered one of the finest fast bowlers in the world. Arguably among the most skilful pacers India has produced, Bumrah has made it a point to torment the batters across the globe with his tactical acumen. So, when he says he fears no batters, it doesn’t really come … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah became Mumbai Indians’ leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League after picking up the wicket of Aiden Markram during the IPL 2025 encounter against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. With 171 wickets, Bumrah moves ahead of Sri Lankan Lasith Malinga at the top of the standings. Harbhajan Singh … Read more