Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; Here’s how

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 in the first innings of the fifth Test against Australia was enough for India’s stand-in-captain to rise above regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. Coming at No.10, Bumrah smashed three fours and a six during his short stay at the crease, thus helping his team to go past 180-run mark. 

Interestingly, Bumrah’s 22 is the highest score by an Indian captain in BT 2024-25. For the record, India have used two captain in the series. After Rohit missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Bumrah was entrusted with the responsibility and he came out with flying colours, guiding India to a 295-run victory. 

The 37-year-old returned to the Indian playing XI in Adelaide in the pink ball Test. Sacrificing his opening position to KL Rahul, Rohit batted at No.6 in second and third (Brisbane) Tests before returning to his original spot in fourth game in Melbourne.     

While India lost in Adelaide and Melbourne and drew in Brisbane, Rohit’s bat didn’t yeild runs, adding to India’s misery. In the five innings Rohit played in Australia this time, the right-hander recorded scores of 3, 6, 10, 3 and 9. He eventually ‘stood down’ from the fifth Test in Sydney owning to poor form, thus giving the leadership mantle to Bumrah again.

Jasprit Bumrah magic at BGT 2024-25

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