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Shastri explains why Bumrah shouldn’t captain India: ‘Going to be difficult’

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Shastri explains why Bumrah shouldn’t captain India: ‘Going to be difficult’

With Virat Kohli stepping down as India’s Test captain earlier this month, the search for a successor continues. While it is expected that Rohit Sharma may take over as captain in all three formats in India, the BCCI and the team management need to consider developing a young man as a future captain.

Among the names that have emerged as potential candidates are Rohit, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. Not long ago, Jasprit Bumrah also threw his name in the hat, saying that if the opportunity came, he would love to have the chance to lead the Indian cricket team. Bumrah was named vice-captain of the India team at South Africa’s ODI, and in a recent press conference, the 28-year-old appeared to be interested in the prospect of leading India.

“If given the chance it would be an honour and I haven’t seen any player turn it down and I am no exception. With any leadership team I always want to contribute as much as I can,” Bumra said.

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Former coach Ravi Shastri did not seem excited when weighing the possibility of Bumrah being the India captain. In a conversation with Shoaib Akhtar, when the former Pakistan striker asked Shastri if he had considered making Bumrah captain of any kind – possibly in T20Is, Shastri’s answer was straightforward.

“No, I never thought about it. In India, we’ve had enough. I never thought about it that way at the time. In India, it’s very difficult for a fast bowler to be a captain. A fast bowler captain has to be basically an all-rounder. , or he has to be a Bob Willis kind of captain, in the conditions they play, a fast bowler will always be in the game, he’ll be aggressive. He’ll be looking to win the game and get wickets. Very Few fast bowlers stay there for long. Unless he’s a true all-rounder like Kapil, Imran or Sir Garfield,” Shastri said on Akhtar’s YouTube channel.

Bumrah, who recently played all three Tests and ODIs in South Africa, is expected to rest for three ODIs and as many T20Is against West Indies from February 6.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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Anushka Sharma lauds Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘lasting legacy’, sends hugs to his wife Prithi as Team India legend retires

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Anushka Sharma lauds Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘lasting legacy’, sends hugs to his wife Prithi as Team India legend retires

Anushka Sharma shared a heartfelt post for Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket.

Anushka Sharma has become the latest celebrity to pay tribute to Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. After Ashwin’s shock announcement at the conclusion of the Brisbane Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Anushka took to Instagram to applaud the Indian spinner. (Also read: Anushka Sharma praises chess world champion D Gukesh’s father Dr Rajinikanth as he opens up about sacrifice)

Anushka celebrates Ashwin’s legacy
Taking to her Instagram Stories late on Wednesday night and reshared the video of Ashwin’s retirement speech posted by the Indian Cricket Team’s official handle. Sharing the video on Instagram Stories, Anushka wrote, “@rashwin99 a lasting legacy,” adding applause and blue heart emojis.

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Anushka also tagged fellow WAG, Ashwin’s wife, Prithi Narayanan, sending her hugs and love through emojis. Anushka has very cordial relations with both Ashwin and Prithi, courtesy her marriage to former Indian captain Virat Kohli. The four have often hung out during Indian team’s overseas tours and celebrated festivals together as well.

Ashwin’s incredible career

R Ashwin, one of the greatest Indian spinners ever, announced his retirement in a press conference on Wednesday after the Brisbane Test ended. He leaves international cricket as the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history. Virat Kohli was seen getting emotional at Ashwin’s retirement. TV cameras during the India-Australia Test caught the two sharing a tender moment in the dressing room as Ashwin seemingly told him about his retirement plans hours before the official announcement.

Anushka’s upcoming work

Anushka Sharma is playing a cricketer in her next, Chakda Xpress. A biopic of Indian women’s team legend Jhulan Goswami, the film has been awaiting release for over two years. It is slated to be released on Netflix, but no release date has been announced yet. The actor was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero, way back in 2018.

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