Rohit Sharma Wants BCCI to Plan New Captain, Proposes Bumrah

An interesting development has surfaced amid growing speculation regarding Rohit Sharma’s Test career and captaincy. Rohit reportedly expressed his willingness to continue as captain for a few more months while suggesting that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should begin identifying a new leader for the Test format. According to BCCI sources, Rohit conveyed his views during a review meeting held on Saturday following India’s disappointing 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

This review was organized in the wake of India’s successive failures, including a humiliating whitewash by New Zealand in a previous home series. The meeting was attended by key figures such as captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Reports indicate that Rohit spoke at length before the BCCI officials, clearly stating his intention to remain as the captain for a short period while the board explores potential future candidates.
Rohit Suggests Bumrah as Successor

In an intriguing revelation, Rohit Sharma is said to have proposed star pacer Jasprit Bumrah as his potential successor in the Test format. This information was reported by Dainik Jagran, though it also highlighted concerns raised by some BCCI officials regarding Bumrah’s fitness. Doubts were expressed over Bumrah’s ability to lead the team in a long five-match series due to his recurring injuries and fitness issues.

Bumrah had earlier captained India during the Australian tour, including the last match at Sydney. However, he was forced to leave the field midway due to a back injury. Considering his fitness history, BCCI officials remain cautious, and it remains to be seen what decision the board will make regarding the long-term captaincy of the Test team.