Team India ace pacer, Jasprit Bumrah’s vacation was cut short by BCCI as he was included in the squad for IND vs BAN 1st Test match. In a massive development, Jasprit Bumrah was also removed as Rohit Sharma’s deputy. Will Jasprit Bumrah participate in IND vs BAN 1st Test match? Let us find out.
Will Jasprit Bumrah play in IND vs BAN 1st Test?
Jasprit Bumrah was a part of the team India training camp held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on September 13 (Friday). Several other videos of Bumrah bowling in the nets have also gone viral on the social media platforms. It is quite likely that Bumrah will be leading the fast-bowling unit against Bangladesh in the opening IND vs BAN Test match.
Why team India removed Jasprit Bumrah as vice captain
With KL Rahul and Pant being seen as potential future Test captains. The absence of the vice-captaincy role for Bumrah suggests that the BCCI and team management may not envision him as a future captain. This could stem from the need to carefully manage his workload. Interestingly, the team has not designated a vice-captain for the Bangladesh series.
Bumrah has previously captained India in the rescheduled 2022 Test against England and the 2023 match against Ireland. However, a captain’s consistent availability is crucial, and Bumrah’s injury history might hinder that.
