The world-class pacer was handed the captaincy in the fifth and final Test, but he got injured in the first innings and could not bowl in the second innings, as Australia won the New Year’s Test by six wickets to clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India in Sydney.
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He's got a very good air of a leader: Sunil Gavaskar on Jasprit Bumrah
Meanwhile, the legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised Jasprit Bumrah for leading from the front in Australia, showing a natural aura of authority without applying unnecessary pressure on his teammates. Notably, Bumrah was named India’s vice-captain for the BGT 2024-25 in Australia.
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I won't be surprised if he takes over very soon: Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar signed off by saying, “With Bumrah you can see that he expects the others to do what their job is, why they are in the national team, but he doesn't seem to pressurize anybody. And with the fast bowlers, he's been absolutely brilliant, standing at mid-off, mid-on, and every time just being at hand to tell them. I think he was absolutely brilliant, and I won't be surprised if he takes over very soon.”
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 8, 2025
Notably, Bumrah suffered a back spasm during the Sydney Test, and he is doubtful for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Bumrah has reportedly consulted Dr. Rowan Schouten, an orthopedic surgeon from New Zealand, regarding his latest injury. The surgeon is in contact with the BCCI's medical team, and the national selectors are expected to be updated on the situation soon.
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