Jasprit Bumrah is expected to take over from Hardik Pandya as Team India’s vice-captain ahead of the upcoming 2023 Asia Cup, which begins on August 30.
According to the Times of India, the Indian Cricket Board is going to announce the team roster for the continental event on August 21. Bumrah is presently captaining India during the three-match Twenty20 International series against Ireland.
According to the source, the Ajit Agarkar-led men’s selection committee would meet in New Delhi on August 21. However, head coach Rahul Dravid is scheduled to be present in person and skipper Rohit Sharma would most likely attend through video conference. The Asia Cup team will be considered, as will the possibility of upgrading Bumrah to vice-captain.
Pandya took over to be India’s vice-captain in white-ball cricket previously this year, succeeding KL Rahul. Earlier this month, he led the Men in Blue to a 2-3 T20I series loss versus the West Indies. Many criticised the all-rounder’s leadership and strategy.
The ODI World Cup 2023, in particular, will begin in October. Bumrah might also be Rohit’s deputy in the tournament. Pandya’s leadership credentials improved as he led Gujarat Titans towards the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) championship. This year, the Ahmedabad-based team finished second which further proved his critics.
Meanwhile, the all-rounder helped India to 10 victories in 16 Twenty20 Internationals (5 losses, NR: 1). Under his command, the Men in Blue only prevailed in one out of their three One-Day Internationals.
India’s Asia Cup squad
Due to the fitness concerns of KL Rahul as well as Shreyas Iyer, India may choose a 17-member Asia Cup roster instead of 15. Unlike the rules for the ODI World Cup, Asia Cup regulations allow for a roster of 17 players.
Meanwhile, the apex cricket body has set September 5 as the last day for selecting the World Cup roster. As a result, the Indian selectors have to decide on the side’s vice-captain as soon as possible.
Fans react to reports of Jasprit Bumrah becoming vice-captain for Asia Cup 2023:
Jasprit Bumrah set to be the Vice Captain of team India for Asia Cup 2023. (TOI). pic.twitter.com/LkyGhHfBgO
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 20, 2023
That pandya is too much arrogant and also he cant lead India in all 3 formats. Yes its mi player again but its W this time. Next shud be pant after bumrah not hardik.
— ????????!??_?? (@bholination) August 20, 2023
Bumrah right now pic.twitter.com/mdXUZinlZ5
— memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) August 20, 2023
Again ??
Captain & Vice Captain Of Team India pic.twitter.com/mI8lISc22P— Tas ?? (@TasneemKhatai1) August 20, 2023
Again ??
Captain & Vice Captain Of Team India pic.twitter.com/mI8lISc22P— Tas ?? (@TasneemKhatai1) August 20, 2023
Pandya pic.twitter.com/C3rIvahPoh
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) August 20, 2023
Bhagwan kitna bhi downfall dede comeback Bumrah Jaisa hi dena pic.twitter.com/rIzNv7g5HJ
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) August 20, 2023
So it's true then? Bumrah is after Rohit's job in MI and he is that rumoured main player threatening to leave the franchise unless he becomes captain. Rohit is making him ?? vice captain to keep him happy.
— The Cricket Statistician (@CricketSatire) August 20, 2023
????????????????? power of our mi blood , bye bye bye bye Hardik
— User45 (@140off113) August 20, 2023
Jassi deserve this pic.twitter.com/qUiYO6qAkd
— Vishal (@Fanpointofviews) August 20, 2023
Chapri Pandya kaa Kya hoga ??
— Anshu Chauhan (@chauhandwarrior) August 20, 2023
Jasprit Bumrah after two matches pic.twitter.com/EkYBdD4M9m
— Pulkit?? (@pulkit5Dx) August 20, 2023
Hardik to Bumrah right now: ? pic.twitter.com/Zq8ArbiIDQ
— ??????? (@Oyye_Senpai) August 20, 2023
