Indian coach announced, this player was made the captain, also said a big thing about Shami's return

By News Update On Nov 21, 2024

sports desk : The first Test match will be played between India and Australia from 22nd November at Optus Ground in Perth. The name of the Indian captain has been announced for this test. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah was made the captain. Before this test match, bowling coach Morne Morkel called Jasprit Bumrah a natural leader.

Bumrah had earlier led the team in England in 2022. Now he is again getting a chance to captain on foreign soil. This is the second time that Bumrah will lead the team. Praising Bumrah, Morkel said that along with captaincy, he will also lead the team in bowling. He said that Bumrah will play both the roles well.

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“Jasprit Bumrah is a player who immediately put his hand up and he wanted a leadership role,” Morkel said at a press conference ahead of the opening Test on Friday. He has been very successful here before also. They know what to expect. He speaks well in the dressing room. And he's a player that I know will lead from the front with the ball and then the other young players will follow.”

🗣️🗣️ In terms of leadership, in terms of how he looks at the game and approaches the game, he's a natural leader for me.#TeamIndia Bowling Coach Morne Morkel on @Jaspritbumrah93's leadership qualities.#AUSWIN | @mornemorkel65 pic.twitter.com/TBxjVze8WV
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 20, 2024

There is a lot of buzz even before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian team faced a whitewash in the home Test series for the first time in 24 years and Australia had to face defeat in the ODI against Pakistan. India's record in Perth has not been that good. In such a situation, there will be a huge responsibility on the shoulders of Bumrah as to how he leads in this test match.

Eyes are also on Mohammed Shami

Bowling coach Morne Morkel said about Shami that his comeback has been wonderful. But right now there is a need to be a little careful regarding them. We are keeping an eye on Mohammed Shami. But it remains to be seen how fit he is. It's a big thing for us that he has come back and has made a great comeback in the first match. We have to be patient with him and give his body some time to adapt.