Jasprit Bumrah captained India to their only victory in the series in Perth, where they secured an emphatic 295-run win over Australia. He stepped in as captain for the fifth Test after Rohit Sharma was sidelined due to poor form. However, the team suffered a six-wicket loss in Sydney, leading to a series defeat.
Bumrah’s heavy workload during the series took a toll on him. India struggled to provide a rest for their key pacer throughout the series. While the early finishes in the first two games and a drawn match in Brisbane gave some flexibility, the 53-over spell in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne proved too much.
BCCI Should Think Twice Before Appointing Bumrah as Full-Time Captain - Mohammad Kaif
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 8, 2025
The former Indian batter stated that Bumrah should focus on taking wickets and staying fit, warning that the added responsibility of captaincy could lead to injuries. Kaif advised the Indian board not to risk the career of such an outstanding player.
Bumrah bowled 151.2 overs in the series, but Mohammed Siraj (153.2), Mitchell Starc (157.1), and Pat Cummins (167) bowled even more. He finished as the series' leading wicket-taker, taking 32 wickets at an average of 13.06 and a strike rate of 28.38. Bumrah earned the Player of the Series award.
Jasprit Bumrah Has to Be the Test Captain - Sanjay Manjrekar
"It's a no-brainer for me. The next Test series is in England and Bumrah has to be the Test captain," Manjrekar told ESPNcricinfo, as quoted by India Today.
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