Rohit’s Test career over, Bumrah set to lead- Report:BCCI looks to pace spearhead for Test captaincy in England series – CarbonMedia
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Rohit’s Test career over, Bumrah set to lead- Report:BCCI looks to pace spearhead for Test captaincy in England series

In a significant development for Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma has reportedly played his last Test match, with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah set to take over the Test captaincy, according to Press Trust of India (PTI). Leadership transition "Rather, he [Bumrah] can come back for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and then lead India in England as Rohit Sharma is unlikely to be picked for Tests again," the news agency reported, citing sources familiar with the development. The report suggests that Rohit has already been informed about this decision. Bumrah's fitness context The immediate focus is on Bumrah's fitness management. "It is understood that the main bone of contention was that Bumrah is yet to start bowling full tilt and those in the know of things said that it is very difficult to get match-fit in such a short time," PTI reported, explaining his absence from the upcoming Champions Trophy. Previous captaincy experience Bumrah's leadership credentials include three Test matches as captain: If confirmed, Bumrah's first assignment as full-time Test captain would be the England series, marking a new era in Indian cricket leadership. The transition comes at a crucial time as India looks to maintain its competitive edge in Test cricket. Bumrah starts rehabilitation at the NCA in Bengaluru After being officially ruled out of the Champions Trophy, Bumrah shared a picture of himself from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru where he is undergoing rehabilitation.Original Article