Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has now backed Bumrah to do a good job as skipper as the pacer is experienced enough to take the dual responsibility of being the captain and leading India's pace unit. This would not be the first time that Jasprit ...

Ricky Ponting backs Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy potential for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, highlighting his experience and leadership qualities. He believes Bumrah will effectively utilize the experience of senior players like Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin.

With the uncertainty over Rohit Sharma 's participation in the 1st Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy still hovering, there is a possibility that the onus of captaincy will fall on vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah .

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has shown confidence in Jasprit Bumrah's leadership. If Rohit Sharma missed out on taking part in the opening Test of the series against Australia, then Bumrah is likely to lead the team. The star pacer has once led the Indian team against England in Birmingham back in 2022.

Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has voiced his support for Jasprit Bumrah as the potential leader of the Indian cricket team if Rohit Sharma is unable to play in the first Test against Australia.

Australian batting great Ricky Ponting has backed Jasprit Bumrah to shoulder the dual responsibility of spearheading the Indian pace attack as well as leading the team if Rohit Sharma misses the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.

Gavaskar, with India winning each of the four series since 2014-15, including the historic triumphs Down Under in 2018-19 and 2020-21.

Australian great Ricky Ponting has backed pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to step up as India captain in Rohit Sharma's absence against Australia.