Ricky Ponting Backs Jasprit Bumrah for Captaincy Under Pressure

Ricky Ponting endorses Jasprit Bumrah as a potential captain for India in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, should Rohit Sharma be unavailable. Highlighting Bumrah's leadership and experience, Ponting believes Bumrah can handle dual responsibilities effectively, citing parallels with Australian captain Pat Cummins.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has voiced his support for Jasprit Bumrah to assume leadership duties if Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the first Test against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit's participation is uncertain, as he recently expressed doubts about his availability in Perth on November 22.

Ponting emphasized Bumrah's dual capabilities as both a seasoned bowler and a potential captain, particularly in situations that demand resilience. Drawing on Bumrah's prior experience in leading the Indian team against England in 2022, Ponting highlighted his readiness to fill this crucial role.

Referencing current Australian captain Pat Cummins' transition to captaincy, Ponting discussed the challenges Bumrah might face, including managing his bowling spells while handling captaincy pressures. He remains confident that Bumrah can excel due to the experienced Indian squad members, including Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, offering support.

Ponting believes that the experienced players around Bumrah will be key to his success, providing necessary insights and guidance. With high stakes like a place in the World Test Championship final, Ponting is confident that Bumrah will thrive under the added pressure of dual responsibility.

(With inputs from agencies.)