Cheteshwar Pujara has endorsed pace-ace Jasprit Bumrah as a viable long-term captaincy candidate for India, once Rohit Sharma steps down.

In Rohit Sharma's absence, it was star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah who captained Team India in the first Test against Australia at Perth. He led the team to a historic 295-run win against the hosts, and even earned the Player of the Match award for picking 8 wickets in the game.

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

Team India`s Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara feels that lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has all the qualities of being a good captain and the side should look forward to him as long-term skipper once Rohit Sharma steps down.