Shubman Gill or Jasprit Bumrah? Sanyay Manjrekar, Anil Kumble Pick Rohit Sharma A heir as India Captain

Former Indian crisner Sanja Manjrekar shared his thoughts about the next Indian captain, who can replace Rohit Sharma, who is currently at the end of his career. Manjrekar stated that Jasprit Bumrah deserved to be an Indian captain over Shubman Gill, who is the Vice President of the team in the white ball format.

Shubman Gill played a key role in winning against Bangladesh in their opening of the champion trophy in Dubai on Thursday, February 20th. He remained undefeated at 101 runs of 129 balls, including nine four and two six. He helped India to comfortably persecute the goal of 229 runs with 21 balls.

Shubman Gill really fought for the tag – Sanjay Manjrekar

Shubman Gill comes out as a strong candidate for the future captain. He was already declared Vice-Captain in the white ball tests and formats. The transition to the captain is expected to be smooth whenever a change occurs.

However, Sanja Manjrekar stated that Jasprit Bumrah is a better choice for the guidance over Gill. He pointed out that Bumrah proved his leadership features with his performance in the Australia series, while Gill fought to make an impact.

“I didn’t really think about it, so it’s hard to answer, because I just want to look at all the advantages and disadvantages. I thought when he became Vice-Captain when Rohit Sharma was supposed to be on Australia’s tour, that India learned that she would not be vice president and Bumrah became a vice president, “Manjrekar said.

“I think it was a great choice, because Bumrah deserved it more than Shubman Gill did, and finally, as the Australian series dropped, you could see Shubman Gill really struggled to mark, and Bumrah was in his league , “He added.

Jasprit Bumrah should get that offer first – Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanja Manjrekar said Jasprit Bumrah should give the first opportunity to Captain India. He emphasized that concerns about Bumrah’s fitness should not be a decisive factor, because not to be guided in every go.

“I started thinking, I think Bumrah should get that offer first. And whenever a to-o-o bumrah fitness, whether he will be in the form of a must captain every daily match of India. When he is available, I think it would Bumrah should get that privilege, “Manjrekar said.

Jasprit Bumrah will become a natural choice – anil kumble

In the same conversation, Anil Kumble said that Shubman Gill was already part of the Indian leader group and that he would become a captain over time. However, he added that Jasprit Bumrah is a natural successor to Rohita Sharma in the test and OD format, and Gill is not far in the captain’s race.

“I think Shubman should definitely-in the leader’s group, and eventually that captain will come to the end, be it just after Rohit leaves a one-day cricky or if Bumrah enters, which is an automatic choice for both tests to reconcile the cricket and go format Because now you can barely play.

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