Jasprit Bumrah is likely to replace Shubman Gill as Team India’s vice-captain for Champions Trophy 2025. India’s squad for the Champions Trophy is expected to be announced by 12th January. Multiple media reports have claimed that Jasprit Bumrah will be appointed as the vice-captain of Team India for Champions Trophy.
The Champions Trophy will be played from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan, but India’s matches will take place in Dubai due to diplomatic reasons. After a disappointing Test series against Australia, India hopes to make a strong comeback in the white-ball format.
Rohit Sharma to Lead India in Champions Trophy
Rohit Sharma is likely to captain the Indian Team at the Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit led the Indian team to the T20 World Cup in 2024 which was their first ICC trophy in more than a decade. Despite a disappointing Border Gavaskar Trophy, Rohit remains the selectors’ top captaincy choice for the Champions Trophy.
Shubman Gill was supposed to be Rohit’s deputy in white-ball cricket. This was being done to groom Gill to be a future leader for the Indian Team. However, reports from the Times of India suggest that Bumrah will take over the vice-captaincy role for the event.
Bumrah’s Leadership Experience
Bumrah is no stranger to leadership roles. He first stepped into the leadership group in early 2022, serving as vice-captain under KL Rahul during the ODI series against South Africahttps://www.cricadium.com/tag/south-africa-national-cricket-team/. Later, he made his T20I captaincy debut against Ireland in 2023.
In Test cricket, Bumrah became part of the leadership core in 2022. He captained India in the rescheduled one-off Test against England and later led the team in two matches during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
His calm demeanour and ability to handle pressure make him a strong candidate for the vice-captaincy.
Why Shubman Gill Was Overlooked?
Gill’s appointment as vice-captain after the T20 World Cup seemed like a step toward grooming him as a future leader. However, the selectors appear to favor Bumrah’s experience in high-pressure situations.
Hardik Pandya, who was Rohit’s deputy during the 2024 T20 World Cup, was also in contention for a leadership role. However, he hasn’t been given any official captaincy or vice-captaincy title in the white-ball format since then.
Squad Announcement on the Horizon
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the squad for the upcoming home series against England and the Champions Trophy soon. Bumrah is likely to be rested for the entire England series to keep him fresh for the ICC event.
The Indian Team for the Champions Trophy will likely be announced by 12th Janyary. With Bumrah expected to take over as vice-captain, India will aim to hit the ground running in the Champions Trophy. The team’s leadership structure is shaping up to provide a balance of youth and experience, which will be crucial for success in a major ICC event.
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