If Rohit indeed ends up missing the series opener, then Jasprit Bumrah is likely to lead the side in his place. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has now backed Bumrah to do a good job as skipper as the pacer is experienced enough to take the dual ...

Ricky Ponting backs Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy potential for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, highlighting his experience and leadership qualiti

Australian batting great Ricky Ponting has backed Jasprit Bumrah to shoulder the dual responsibility of spearheading the Indian pace attack as well as leading the team if Rohit Sharma misses the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.

Ricky Ponting has cautioned Jasprit Bumrah and said that doing captaincy won't be easy in Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has shown confidence in Jasprit Bumrah's leadership. If Rohit Sharma missed out on taking part in the opening Test of the series against Australia, then Bumrah is likely to lead the team. The star pacer has once led the Indian team against England in Birmingham back in 2022.

Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has voiced his support for Jasprit Bumrah as the potential leader of the Indian cricket team if Rohit Sharma is unable to play in the first Test against Australia.

With the uncertainty over Rohit Sharma 's participation in the 1st Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy still hovering, there is a possibility that the onus of captaincy will fall on vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah .