All eyes are on it jasprit bumrah the star pacer is set to take the helm of the Indian cricket team in the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 opener against Australia in Perth. Bumrah is set to step into the leadership role after Rohit Sharma decided to sit out the Perth Test to mark the return of his second child to Mumbai.
A five-match Test ahead series Opening ceremony at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 22, the Australian spectacular Matthew Hayden Legendary captain MS Dhoni had earlier revealed that he predicted that Jasprit Bumrah has leadership qualities.
Jasprit Bumrah set to lead India in high-pressure Perth Test as MS Dhoni’s early prediction comes true
Hayden said former Indian captain MS Dhoni, known for his talent and vision, once saw leadership potential in Bumrah long before the world. And now this prediction will actually come true as the Indian pacer will lead the way on Australian soil.
Bumrah first led Team India in the rescheduled Test against England at Edgbaston in 2022. Despite the disappointing result in that match, the speedster showed his maturity and ability to handle high-pressure situations. Now, with the Perth Test looming, Hayden has called Jasprit Bumrah a smart and poised leader.
According to the former Australian batsman, Bumrah’s sharp cricketing mind and ability to communicate effectively with his teammates make him a natural fit for the role. Hayden is also confident that the Indian educator will be fully prepared for the challenges ahead in Perth.
Jasprit Bumrah was tipped as a potential captain years ago by MS Dhoni: Matthew Hayden
Matthew Hayden was quoted as saying in India Today: “As I understand it, I don’t even know Bumrah on the field, I haven’t even played against him, but coming from my great friend and mentor in MS Dhoni, he has leadership qualities. also. In fact, he was announced as a potential captain by MS many years ago.”
Hayden further added, “Off the field, I spent a lot of time with Jasprit; he is intelligent, well organized and constructive in his commentary on the game, which to me shows that he has good leadership instincts and they will come to the fore as captain of a very excited and extremely optimistic team that comes here and I am sure he will be ready for that.”
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Meanwhile, Aussie legend Matthew Hayden has praised Jasprit Bumrah for his significant influence in Indian cricket despite playing fewer Tests than Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Hayden pointed out that despite playing just 40 Tests, Bumrah has already established himself as a key figure in all formats.
He can expose many players due to his sheer talent: Mathew Hayden in Bumrah
Matthew Hayden also believes that Bumrah, like Australia’s Pat Cummins, will lead from the front and his bowling will be instrumental in helping India get the upper hand in the Test series. He added: “When you think of Jasprit Bumrah, you think he has played 80-100 Tests. He seems to have been a stalwart of Indian cricket in all three formats. The reality is that he has played 40 tests and that is a lot of cricket, but not Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other names who have played more among the stalwarts of Indian cricket.
Hayden said, “Bumrah will lead with the ball like Pat Cummins. He took five wickets in the loss in Perth. He will lead from the front; the better he plays, the better his team will be in a position to dominate and he will be able to do a lot of things with his sheer talent.” can expose the player.”
