IND vs AUS / Who is Bumrah's 'enemy' in the team? He doesn't want to let him become captain after Rohit

IND vs AUS: The atmosphere in the dressing room became very tense after the defeat of the Indian team in the Melbourne Test. Head coach Gautam Gambhir reprimanded all the players after the defeat. This defeat was no less than a setback for Team India, but now the team's focus is on the next important match, which is the final and decisive Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy starting on January 3.

After this defeat, the discussion of some internal changes within the Indian team has also intensified. According to media reports, a veteran Indian player is presenting himself as the interim captain, which has increased speculation about the captaincy of Team India. Rohit Sharma is facing criticism for his poor form and captaincy, and now there are speculations that another senior player is looking at himself in the role of captain.

Who can be that player?

Although the name of this player has not been taken in the media reports, it is being said that the player is a senior member of the team. Many believe that it could be Virat Kohli, whose captaincy changed in 2022. However, no official information has been revealed about this. Virat Kohli, who left the Test captaincy in 2022, is still an important part of the team, and in such a situation, the possibility of a change in his leadership once again cannot be ruled out.

Jasprit Bumrah: Next Test Captain?

As far as the next captain of the Indian Test team is concerned, Jasprit Bumrah's name is emerging as the strongest contender. The possibility of Bumrah becoming the captain after Rohit Sharma's poor phase is being discussed in the media. Recent reports about Rohit Sharma claimed that he could play his last match in the Sydney Test, if this happens, then Bumrah can be handed over the captaincy of the team.

Jasprit Bumrah is currently the vice-captain of the team and in the first Test in Perth, when Rohit Sharma was not a part of the team, Bumrah captained the team and the Indian team managed to win that match by 295 runs. This victory reflects the team's excellent performance under Bumrah's captaincy. According to reports, Bumrah was already eyeing the captaincy role and this time he is close to that opportunity.

Sydney Test starts from January 3

The last Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3. Australia is leading 2-1 in this series, and if they win this match, then along with winning the series, they will also get a ticket to the WTC (World Test Championship) final. India will have to win this match at all costs to stay in the race for the WTC final.

It is worth noting here that the Indian team last won a Test match on this ground in 1978, and since then it has not won a single match in Sydney. In such a situation, this Test is an important opportunity for India not only to save the series but also to create history.

Conclusion

The defeat in the Melbourne Test has raised many questions in Indian cricket. Amid speculations about the captaincy, Team India is now eyeing the decisive Sydney Test starting on January 3, which will determine their predictions and hopes for the WTC final.