former cricketer Mohammad Kaif Was against the idea of ​​Pace Bowling Pioneer Jasprit Bumrah Became the next Test match captain of the Indian cricket team. Mohammad Kaif reacts after Men in Blue lost 3-1 to Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 series.

Jasprit Bumrah captained India to their only win of the series in Perth as they defeated Australia by 295 runs. He captained the team in the fifth Test after Rohit Sharma was sidelined due to poor form. However, the team suffered a six-wicket defeat in Sydney, resulting in a series loss.

Jasprit Bumrah’s heavy workload takes its toll on BGT 2024-25 series

The pacer suffered back spasms during the match in Sydney, forcing him to leave the field in Australia’s first innings. He returned to action in India’s second innings but was unavailable in the final over. Bumrah may take over as captain but Rohit Sharma’s future is uncertain.

Bumrah’s heavy workload in the series took its toll on him. Team India struggled to rest their key players throughout the series. While the early end to the first two games and the draw in Brisbane gave some flexibility, a score of 53-over in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne proved too much.

BCCI should think twice before appointing Bumrah as full-time captain – Mohammad Kaif

BCCI should think twice before appointing Bumrah as full-time captain. He needs to just focus on playing and staying healthy. With increased leadership responsibilities, acting on impulse can lead to injury and shorten an outstanding career. Don’t kill the golden goose.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) Jonenyouonery 8, 2025

Mohammad Kaif took to his social media account He urged the BCCI to think carefully before taking a decision.

The former India batsman said Bumrah should focus on taking wickets and staying fit, warning that the extra responsibility of captaincy could lead to injuries. Kaif advised the Indian board not to risk the career of such an outstanding player.

“BCCI should think twice before appointing Bumrah as full-time captain. He needs to focus only on playing and staying fit. With added leadership responsibilities, the heat of the moment can lead to injuries and shorten a great career. Don’t kill the golden goose,” Ka said. Husband wrote.

Bumrah batted 151.2 balls in the series but Mohammed Siraj (153.2) Mitchell Stark (157.1), Pat Cummins (167) bowled even more. He ended up becoming the leading wicket-taker of the series, taking 32 wickets at an average of 13.06 and a strike rate of 28.38. Bumrah received the Player of the Series award.

Jasprit Bumrah must become Test captain – Sanjay Manjrekar

However, former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar backed Jasprit Bumrah to take over, saying it was a “natural thing”. Manjrekar stressed that Bumrah should be captained for the upcoming series in England.

“It was a no-brainer for me. The next Test series will be in England and Bumrah has to be the Test captain,” India Today quoted Manjrekar as saying.

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