As the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League approaches, the BCCI is considering allowing franchises to retain up to five players without the right-to-match option in the player auction. This decision has sparked interest, particularly among fans of the Mumbai Indians, who are eager to see if the team can retain their core lineup consisting of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya. However, the BCCI still has to finalize the retention costs, leaving room for speculation on what figures will be agreed upon for players like Bumrah and Suryakumar. As anticipation builds for the player auctions, all eyes are on the Mumbai Indians and their retention strategy.
As India gears up for potentially their third ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, concerns rise about the lack of backup seamers in their Test squad. With Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj as the main pacers, the options for backup seamers on overseas tours are limited. As the Duleep Trophy approaches, former bowling coach Bharat Arun highlights the importance of nurturing and giving exposure to potential pacers for the upcoming tours, stressing the need for red-ball overs. With a long list of pacers used by India in recent years, only a handful remain in the system for the 2024-25 season, raising questions about India's preparation for future overseas tours.
Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, known as one of the greatest pacers of the current generation, recently answered a question about the toughest batter to bowl to in his typical style. Despite being asked about his opponent, Bumrah's answer showed his focus on his own performance rather than worrying about others. The viral video of his response has gained a lot of attention, while Bumrah is currently on a break and will likely be back for India's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.
Indian cricket team's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has given insight into the different leadership styles of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni. Having played under all three of them, Bumrah reveals how each one of them brings something unique to the table. He praises Rohit for his empathy towards bowlers and Kohli's energy levels and passion as a leader even after stepping down from captaincy. Bumrah also talks about Dhoni's instinctive approach and lack of overthinking.
In a recent interview, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting praises India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, labeling him as the best multi-format bowler in world cricket for the past five to six years. Ponting highlights Bumrah's resilience and skillset, citing that his consistent performances and ability to adapt have only improved after returning from injuries. As Bumrah played a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup victory with 15 wickets, Ponting believes he ranks alongside great bowlers like McGrath and Anderson due to his longevity and exceptional skills in various conditions.
According to a recent report, young player Shubman Gill will be stepping into the role of vice-captain for the Indian cricket team in their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Not only has he been Rohit Sharma's deputy in white-ball cricket, but it looks like Gill will also be taking on an important role in red-ball cricket. Additionally, Gill is considered a top contender for future captaincy in all formats, and this move could be a significant step towards that. Meanwhile, newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has expressed his commitment to maintaining the aggressive style of play cultivated by previous captain Rohit Sharma during his successful reign.
Shubman Gill is set to take over the vice-captaincy role for the Indian cricket team in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, replacing paceman Jasprit Bumrah. This move is seen as a step towards grooming Gill for a future leadership role, with the young batter also being considered as a potential captain for all formats. The Test series, starting in September, will see Gill take over the vice-captaincy in all three formats, further solidifying his position in the Indian team.
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named the ICC Women's Player of the Month for June after her exceptional performance in the ODI series against South Africa. At just 27 years old, Mandhana has become the youngest player to reach 7,000 international runs across all formats, solidifying her position as one of the top players in the world. Her vice-captaincy and contributions to the team's success have earned her this well-deserved recognition. In other cricket news, Jasprit Bumrah was also honored as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for June.
In an historic moment, Indian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana have been named the ICC Players of the Month for June 2024. Bumrah was chosen for his contributions to India's T20 World Cup win while Mandhana was recognized for her batting performances in their ODI series win against South Africa. This is the first time cricketers from the same country have won the awards in a single month since their inception in 2021. Both Bumrah and Mandhana expressed their gratitude and excitement for the recognition and thanked their teammates, coaches, and fans for their support.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri recently revealed that during the 2019 West Indies tour, former West Indies pacers Sir Curtly Ambrose and Sir Andy Roberts gave Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah "the ultimate compliment". They said that Bumrah could have opened the bowling during their era, praising his skills and impact on the game. This is a huge recognition for Bumrah, who is considered one of the best Indian bowlers of all time.