IND vs NZ: Why Jasprit Bumrah was Chosen as Vice-Captain? Rohit Sharma Gives a Clear Answer

Jasprit Bumrah Appointed Vice-Captain for IND vs NZ Test Series: Rohit Sharma Explains Why

The three-match Test series between India and New Zealand is to start on October 16. In this Test series, India has a higher percentage of winning the Test series over New Zealand. India will get the advantage in the Test series played on its soil. The first Test between India and New Zealand will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Jasprit Bumrah has been made the vice-captain of the Indian team for this Test series. Captain Rohit Sharma broke his silence in the press conference regarding why Bumrah was given the responsibility of vice-captain. Let’s know what Rohit said.

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Bumrah’s Growing Role in Leadership

Captain Rohit (Rohit Sharma) said during the press conference that look, Bumrah has played a lot of cricket and I have also played a lot of cricket with him. He has an understanding of the game. When you talk to him, he understands the game.

Let us tell you that Bumrah has been appointed vice-captain for the three-Test series against New Zealand starting here from Wednesday. After Bumrah got this responsibility, there are indications that he may be given the command of the Test team in the future.

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Bumrah’s Previous Captaincy Experience

Meanwhile, before the first Test match against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma also said that I cannot say much about this right now because Bumrah has not captained much. As far as I know, he has captained one Test match and some T20 matches so far.

Bumrah captained India in a Test match against England in the year 2022. He was made the captain of India for the T20 International series against Ireland last year. Rohit Sharma said that Bumrah understands what is necessary to do. When you are in a situation where you feel the need for a leader, I think Bumrah will be one of them. So he has been a part of our leadership group from the beginning.

As the series against New Zealand begins, all eyes will be on Bumrah’s role as vice-captain and his potential as a future leader for the Indian Test team.