Jasprit Bumrah vs Shubman Gill Captaincy : The debate over Test captaincy between Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill is going viral on social media as the BCCI prepares for the England tour starting June 20, 2025.
With Rohit Sharma retired, the board is leaning toward Gill as captain, while Ravi Shastri openly says he does not want Jasprit Bumrah to lead the team.
In this article, we have easily explained this debate and shared all the details with you, so let’s start the article.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Shubman Gill Captaincy
The BCCI is favoring Shubman Gill to lead India in Tests. Gill’s success as captain of the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, where he won eight out of 11 matches and scored 508 runs, shows his leadership skills.
Former player Wasim Jaffer suggested Jasprit Bumrah as captain with Gill as vice-captain to groom him, but the BCCI directly prefers Gill for his youth and long-term potential. The captaincy will be announced around May 24, 2025.
Ravi Shastri Opposes Bumrah’s Captaincy
Ravi Shastri, a former Indian coach, is against Bumrah’s captaincy due to his injury history. At 31, Bumrah missed three months of the 2024 Australia tour after a back injury and was also out of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Shastri said he does not want Bumrah as captain, as his body needs rest and care, and extra pressure should be avoided. He backs Gill or Rishabh Pant for their long-term potential. Bumrah captained India in Perth in 2024 but struggled with the Australia tour.
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Bumrah’s Case and Withdrawal
Jasprit Bumrah, the vice-captain, has led India in three Test matches. Fans and experts like Sunil Gavaskar support him, with doubts on his tactical skills but not his overall abilities.
His injury concerns take priority over captaincy, as workload issues could harm India’s star bowler. Shastri suggested Bumrah should not be the captain, and Bumrah himself has withdrawn from the captaincy race, not wanting the role at all. This has shifted the focus to Gill.
Challenges for Gill’s Captaincy
Shubman Gill’s Test captaincy is a bit doubtful because he has played only 32 Test matches with an overseas average of 27 runs. Leading a young squad without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma against England will be tough.0
Coach Gautam Gambhir, impressed by Gill’s style and IPL success, wants him to become captain. We will know in a few days whether Gill or Rishabh Pant becomes the captain.
