NEW DELHI: Indian quick bowler Jasprit Bumrah revealed he declined the Check captaincy function earlier than Shubman Gill‘s appointment, citing workload administration issues for the upcoming five-match England collection beginning June 20 at Leeds. Regardless of being vice-captain and a frontrunner to switch Rohit Sharma, who stepped down in Might, Bumrah selected to prioritise his bowling tasks over management duties.The choice got here after discussions with the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) through the Indian Premier League concerning his availability for all Check matches.“Earlier than Rohit [Sharma] & Virat [Kohli] retired – Throughout the IPL, I had spoken to BCCI, that I’ve mentioned workload going ahead in a five-match Check collection, [and that] I’ve spoken to individuals who handle my again. We got here to conclusion that we’ve to be little extra good, then I known as the BCCI that I do not need to be seemed on the management function as a result of I will not be capable to play all of the Check matches,” Bumrah advised Sky Sports activities.Bumrah additional defined his choice to withdraw from consideration, emphasizing group pursuits.“BCCI was taking a look at me because the management function, however I’ve to say no to them as a result of it isn’t preferrred when somebody is main for 3 Checks then some others have to steer remainder of the assessments so it isn’t truthful for the group as I needed to place group first,” he mentioned.
The choice committee subsequently named Shubman Gill as the brand new Check captain, marking his first management project within the England collection.The choice aligns with the group’s technique to hold Bumrah, their main quick bowler, in optimum situation for essential matches within the England collection and the World Check Championship 2025-27 cycle.The five-match collection will begin at Headingley, Leeds, marking India’s first Check within the new World Check Championship cycle.