Jasprit Bumrah opens up about the dynamic trio of Indian cricket’s captaincy
In a recent one-on-one, Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah talked about his journey in the cricket world. He has contributed significantly to bringing the World Cup trophy to the country in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup. Bumrah has become one of the best fast-paced bowlers, standing tall among international players. In an interview with Indian Express, he opened up about his experiences with the leadership of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma.
Jasprit Bumrah On ‘captain cool’: MS Dhoni
When asked about MS Dhoni’s era as a captain, Bumrah mentioned that he felt secure as a newbie in International cricket. Bumrah felt nervous when he landed in Australia for the first time. He said that Dhoni is someone who has a lot of faith in his instincts. MS Dhoni made strategic and crucial decisions on the go, even in high-pressure situations.
Jasprit Bumrah On the captaincy of ‘Hitman Of Cricket’: Rohit Sharma
Recalling Rohit’s captaincy, Bumrah responded, that there is much to learn from his leadership style. He further said that Sharma gives enough room and freedom to his team players to bring their strengths to the forefront. Bumrah lauded Sharma, saying, he listens to the viewpoints of everyone and is flexible to accommodate the concerns of each player. He would make everyone comfortable, showing his caring side. Despite being a batsman, Rohit as a captain has shown immense empathy towards the bowlers by giving them room to shine individually in the game.
Jasprit Bumrah On the captaincy of ‘Run Machine’: Virat Kohli
Jasprit Bumrah recalled Virat’s energy-driven and passionate side of the game. Virat has inspired all the team members to give their best and pushed them towards fitness. Bumrah said that Kohli might not be a captain right now, but he will always be the leader of the Indian cricket team
Key Takeaways
When asked to compare the three, this stellar fast-paced bowler remarked that each captain led Team India in their unique way. It is impossible to copy them. Bumrah further added that young players like Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill have much to learn from the leadership of MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli.
