Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 13, 2025, 11:40 AM
Indian Cricket Team: A new era is going to begin in Test cricket for the Indian cricket team. Team India will now play the next Test series against England in June. This series is being considered very important from the point of view of Indian cricket, as the BCCI is preparing to take many big decisions. The biggest decision among these can be about the name of the new captain of the Test team. Since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, there has been constant talk that now some other player can be given the command of the Test team in place of Rohit Sharma.Jasprit Bumrah: Strong contender for the new Test captainIf media reports are to be believed, there is a strong possibility of Jasprit Bumrah being made the next captain of the Indian Test team. Bumrah has previously captained Team India in the absence of Rohit Sharma. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy too, he led the team in the first and last match.However, many questions have been raised about Bumrah's fitness. He also had a back muscle strain problem during the Australia tour. His injury is also raising questions about his playing in the Champions Trophy. In such a situation, this decision will not be easy for the BCCI.Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the race for vice-captainIf Jasprit Bumrah is made the Test captain, then the BCCI will be looking for a reliable player for the vice-captain. Currently two names are at the forefront in the race for the vice-captain - Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal.Rishabh Pant's experience puts him ahead in this race. He has been a regular part of the Indian Test team and has led the team to victory with his match-winning performance on many occasions. Especially his role in winning the Gabba Test in Australia will always be remembered. At the same time, Yashasvi Jaiswal is an emerging player and is attracting the attention of the selectors due to his technical skills and mental strength.Bumrah's fitness becomes a challengeThe biggest obstacle in Jasprit Bumrah's claim to captaincy has been his fitness. Bumrah has been injured many times in his career. He suffered a thumb injury during the England tour in 2018. He suffered a lower back injury during the West Indies tour in 2019. In August 2022 also, he had to stay away from cricket for a long time due to back injury. He also underwent surgery for this injury.Bumrah has had to stay out of many important series due to injuries. In such a situation, the BCCI will have to decide whether Bumrah will be able to lead the team for a long time as captain. If his fitness problem persists, the team may have to face frequent changes.Team India's step towards a new directionIt will be very important for the BCCI to decide the captain and vice-captain before the Test series against England. Team India needs a leader who not only shows aggression on the field but can also inspire the young players of the team. The team can get a new direction under the captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah, but it will be necessary to address the questions raised about his fitness.On the other hand, it will be interesting to see who will be chosen between Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal as the vice-captain. Both the players are the future of Indian cricket and can make important contributions in their respective roles.ConclusionPreparations are being made for a change in the leadership of India's Test team. There is a lot of talk about making Jasprit Bumrah the captain, but his fitness remains a big concern. There will be a competition between Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the vice-captain. The Test series against England can prove to be decisive for the future of Indian cricket. If the BCCI takes the right decisions, then this series can start a new era of Team India.