Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to be given a leadership role for India’s upcoming Test tour of England because he is not expected to play all five matches, primarily due to workload management and concerns over his injury history. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wants a vice-captain who will be available throughout the entire series, aiming for stability in the leadership group rather than rotating deputies.
Shubman Gill Emerging as Test Vice-Captaincy Front-Runner
Selectors are actively considering Shubman Gill as the leading candidate for India’s Test vice-captaincy, aiming to groom a younger player for future leadership. Gill, already vice-captain in ODIs and T20Is and captain of Gujarat Titans in the IPL, is seen as a long-term investment by the BCCI.
This move is partly driven by uncertainty over Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for all five Tests in England due to workload management, making Gill-who is expected to play the full series-a practical choice. While another senior player reportedly expressed interest in the Test captaincy, the BCCI has made it clear they want to build a future-ready leadership group and are not considering stop-gap solutions. The final squad and leadership appointments are expected to be announced soon, ahead of the England series starting June 20.
Test Debut/Career – Shubman Gill
- Debut Date: December 26, 2020
- Opponent: Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 59 | 1893 | 35.06 | 5 | 7 | 128 |
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