India vs England Test series 2025: The Indian team will play a five-match Test series in England next month. Before this series, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma and veteran batsman Virat Kohli have retired. After this who will be the new captain, this question is going on in everyone's mind. Regarding this, India's fast bowler Ishant Sharma said that Jasprit Bumrah should be made the captain for this tour.
India's experienced fast bowler Ishant Sharma said that Jasprit Bumrah should lead the Indian team in the five-match Test series starting from June 20 and Shubman Gill should be made the captain only if Bumrah is not fit for the five matches of this Test series.
Bumrah is the first choice for captaincy: Ishant
Ishant said in response to a question that if Bumrah is fit then I would say Bumrah. He is the first choice. He has so much experience. But if he does not play all five Test matches then obviously Shubman Gill must lead the team.
31-year-old Bumrah has previously captained India in the 'rescheduled' fifth Test against England in 2022 and the first and fifth Tests of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Gill has impressed as captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL
However, concerns remain about his fitness. Jasprit Bumrah underwent back surgery two years ago. After leaving the field on the second day of the Sydney Test in January, he was away from international cricket and missed important tournaments like the Champions Trophy. Twenty-five-year-old Gill has impressed as captain of Gujarat Titans in the IPL, leading the team to the top of the table this year.
Kohli knows what he is doing
Meanwhile, Ishant said that he is surprised by Virat Kohli's decision to retire, especially considering his excellent fitness. Ishant said that Virat is mature. He knows what he is doing. I haven't spoken to him since he retired. But everyone knows that as long as you are playing, it is important to be as normal as possible. That's why I have friendship with Virat. We have never tried to impose anything.