Former India player Robin Uthappa has expressed his belief that fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah possesses strong leadership qualities and should use the upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland as an opportunity to showcase his captaincy skills. Bumrah, returning to cricket after a year due to a back injury, will lead the team without senior players, who have been rested, considering the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023 and ICC World Cup 2023.
Uthappa, recognizing Bumrah’s leadership potential, believes that the seamer could be considered as Test captain for Team India. He highlights Bumrah’s strategic mindset as one of his standout attributes, and the T20I series against Ireland presents a chance for him to put his leadership skills into practice.
“He has leadership skills and could become Team India’s Test captain. He is a strategist as well. He has got the chance to perform as a skipper against Ireland. It will be interesting to see how he goes about his captaincy,” Uthappa said on Jio Cinema.
Bumrah’s appointment as captain marks a significant moment, as he will become the 11th Indian captain to lead the side in T20Is and the first seamer to assume this role. He previously led the team in the rescheduled fifth Test in England in 2022, stepping in for the regular captain Rohit Sharma, who was sidelined due to injury.
As Bumrah prepares to lead the team, his leadership skills, decision-making, and ability to strategize will be under scrutiny. The series against Ireland provides him with a platform to display his bowling prowess and his capacity to guide and motivate the team in a captaincy role.
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Robin Uthappa’s assertion that Jasprit Bumrah has leadership qualities and could potentially be a Test captain for Team India underscores the multifaceted talents that players can bring to the table. Bumrah’s stint as captain in the T20I series against Ireland will be an interesting glimpse into his leadership approach and decision-making abilities.
