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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.

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.

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“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.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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