Shubman Gill Likely to Replace Jasprit Bumrah as Test Vice-Captain
Big changes are coming to the Indian Test cricket team. According to Revsportz, Shubman Gill is expected to be named the new vice-captain of the Indian Test team, replacing Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah has held the vice-captaincy for a long time, but Gill is seen as a strong future captain in all formats. This decision comes ahead of India’s next Test series against Bangladesh in September. The first Test will be played in Chennai on September 19, followed by the second match in Nagpur on September 27.
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India’s Upcoming Series and Gambhir’s Focus on Workload Management
The Indian team is currently in Colombo to play a series against Sri Lanka, consisting of three T20 and three ODI matches. This series will be the first under the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir. In his first press conference, Gambhir emphasized the importance of workload management for key players like Jasprit Bumrah. He highlighted that managing Bumrah’s workload is crucial to keeping him fit for important matches. Gambhir stated, “Bumrah is a bowler whom anyone would want in their playing-11. It’s important to manage his workload to ensure he is available for crucial games.”
Bumrah’s Journey and Impact
Jasprit Bumrah has consistently proven his worth to the Indian team. However, the 30-year-old pacer has faced several injuries, spending most of 2022 away from the field. He missed the 2022 T20 World Cup and underwent back surgery in March 2023, which kept him out for four months. Bumrah made a strong comeback in the India vs Ireland series in August 2023, where he debuted as captain. He performed brilliantly in the 2023 ODI World Cup and played a pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign.
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Gambhir’s Views on Player Availability
Gambhir also shared his thoughts on player availability, stating that batsmen should be available for all formats if they are in good form. He noted that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from T20s and will now focus on two formats. Gambhir hopes that they will be available for most matches, ensuring that the team benefits from their experience and skill.
By focusing on workload management and player availability, Gambhir aims to keep the Indian team strong and competitive across all formats.
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