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Jasprit Bumrah To Lead After India Drops Rohit Sharma

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to take over as the Indian cricket team captain for the fifth test match against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Test. While Rohit Sharma has been the captain for quite a while, after a recent drop in form, many fans and pundits have called for him to be dropped to give India the best chance of winning the game. His form in test matches has taken a huge hit, with many speculating that this might be the end of his test career. This article talks about Rohit Sharma being replaced by Jasprit Bumrah as the Indian captain.

Jasprit Bumrah Replaces Rohit Sharma As India’s Captain

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Rohit Sharma has been a pivotal figure in Indian cricket, particularly in white-ball formats. His record as an explosive opener in ODIs and T20s is unparalleled, having scored multiple double-centuries and been a key player in India’s victories in global tournaments. However, his test career has been a subject of scrutiny. Despite flashes of brilliance, including landmark innings in challenging conditions, consistency in the longest format has eluded him, particularly in overseas conditions. This inconsistency could be viewed as one of the driving factors behind his recent exclusion from the Indian test side.

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While Gautam Gambhir refused to speak on this situation and the fact that Rohit Sharma has been dropped for the fifth test against Australia, it has more or less been confirmed by various news outlets across the internet. It has also been reported that in his absence, Jasprit Bumrah will take the reins and end up leading India. Bumrah has been a pivotal figure in Indian cricket for quite a while and is more than suited to take over as the Indian captain. While it may be too late for India to qualify for the WTC final, they would love to get a win in the fifth test and retain the BGT trophy.

INDIA NEEDS TO WIN AT SCG TO STAY ALIVE IN WTC…!!!! 🇮🇳

– A big Test match starting tomorrow from 5 am IST. pic.twitter.com/4fTRwx6gHP

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 2, 2025

For Rohit, this pivotal moment could serve as a wake-up call, prompting deeper reflections on his role not just as an individual performer but as a symbol of Indian cricket’s evolution. Whether this spells the end of his Test career or a mere pause for reflection will depend on upcoming performances, both from him and the broader team context. As the cricketing world watches with bated breath, it remains to be seen how this saga unfolds and what it means for Rohit Sharma’s future in test cricket.

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