In absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the series opener in Perth, Jasprit Bumrah led from the front, taking a total of 8 wickets in the match - 5 in the first innings and 3 in the second as India registered a dominant win over Australia.

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who helped the side register famous wins Down Under in 2018-19 and 2020-21, has said that Bumrah is definitely a viable long-term captaincy option.

Cheteshwar Pujara Backs “Team’s Man” Jasprit Bumrah to be India’s Top Test Captaincy Candidate after Rohit Sharma steps down from the role.

In the absence of regular skipper Rohit, Bumrah led an under-pressure Indian team to their most dominant win in Australia

India and Saurashtra batter Cheteshwar Pujara feel world No. 1 bowler Jasprit Bumrah could be a viable long-term captaincy option after Rohit Sharma.

In the absence of regular skipper Rohit, Bumrah led an under-pressure Indian team to their most dominant win in Australia.

India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has pitched Jasprit Bumrah as a long-term captaincy option in Tests after his Perth Test heroics.

Pujara’s comments came in the wake of Bumrah’s exemplary leadership during India’s convincing 295-run triumph in the Border-Gavaskar series opener against Australia in Perth, where he showcased his ability to lead under immense pressure.

Pujara opined that Team Indian have a viable option for a skipper in the long run in star pacer Bumrah when current captain Rohit Sharma decides to step away from the hot seat.