Image: Cheteshwar Pujara believes Jasprit Bumrah will be the future captain of the Indian team / © India Today
Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has endorsed Jasprit Bumrah as an ideal candidate to take over the captaincy once Rohit Sharma steps down. Speaking on an esteemed news source, Pujara lauded Bumrah’s leadership skills, his team-oriented mindset, and his ability to thrive in challenging situations.
Pujara emphasized Bumrah’s focus on team success over individual glory. He said:
I think he has the capability of leading the team and he’s a team’s man. You look at him he never only talks about himself, he talks about the team, the other players. What advice he would give.
Bumrah’s debut as captain came during a critical juncture when regular skipper Rohit Sharma was unavailable. Under Bumrah’s leadership, India achieved one of its most dominant victories in Australia.
Pujara also highlighted Bumrah’s off-field characteristics. He further added:
He is very down to earth, very friendly with players in the dressing room and eager to help and he is good person to chat with. Even outside of cricket he has a humble personality.
As India contemplates its future leadership, Pujara’s endorsement positions Bumrah as a compelling candidate, blending tactical acumen with a grounded personality.