Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy first Test match, Jasprit Bumrah opened up on a few things during the press conference. Here is all you need to know (Pic: Amit Shah)
Updated On: 2024-11-21 12:55 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
When asked about the preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Team India lead pacer and stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah said, "We are prepared. We came in early and trained at the WACA. When we came here for the first time, we did well so the onus is on the youngsters to take up the responsibility as well. Beauty of cricket is that if you win or lose, you start from zero. We are not carrying any baggage"
"We knew it was going to be a spicy wicket and we have prepared according to that", said Team India skipper Bumrah on the wicket of the Perth Stadium for the first Test match against Australia
Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah also opened up on Mohammed Shami's participation in the BGT. "We have finalised our combination. You'll come to know it tomorrow. Shami has been an integral part and the management is keeping a close eye. If everything goes well, you might see him here as well", Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah spoke about his leadership role for the first Test match, "It is an honour. I have my own style. Virat was different, Rohit was different. and I have my own way. It is a privilege. I don't take it as a position. I love taking responsibility"
The first match between India and Australia will kick start on November 22. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will miss the opener following their reasons
