The suspense on Rohit Sharma is finally cleared. He has been ruled out for the 5th test that will be played in the Edgbaston against England. BCCI has named Jasprit Bumrah as the captain for this test. He will lead the side in Rohit Sharma’s absence. Rohit Sharma who has been doubtful from the start because of COVID has returned positive in the Return Antigen Test.
Jasprit Bumrah is the frontrunner to lead the side as Rohit Sharma has been doubtful and a vice-captain has not been named. The management waited until the last moment for any chance to play Rohit Sharma in the test but it turned negative. With this Jasprit Bumrah has been named captain and Rishabh Pant will be the vice-captain.
Jasprit Bumrah is the first pacer after Kapil Dev to lead the side in the longest format. With both the openers ruled out of the test, Shubhman Gill will directly fit into the test match as one of the openers.
