Jasprit Bumrah, after being chosen as the captain of the first Test in Perth, advocated his support for pacers taking up captaincy roles, citing Pat Cummins as an example. The pacer claimed that the bowlers possess superior tactical awareness. 

Jasprit Bumrah, appointed captain for the first Test in Perth, has voiced his support for pacers taking up captaincy roles, citing Pat Cummins as an example. He argued that bowlers often possess superior tactical awareness.

“I have always advocated for pacers being captains. They are tactically better. Pat has done a phenomenal job. There are a lot of models in the past as well. Kapil Dev and a lot of other captains in the past. Hopefully a start of a new tradition,” Bumrah stated.

The speedster further shared his excitement about managing the responsibility by the side of Rohit Sharma, who is yet to fly to Australia after the birth of his second child. 

While attending the pre-match press conference, the skipper stated, “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 appointed vice captain further clarified that Sharma will take the lead for the team when he joins in the second Test in Perth. 

“I spoke with Rohit earlier. But I got a little bit of clarity on leading the side after coming in here,” Bumrah added.

Bumrah notified that his own style in captaincy will be different from what the spectators have seen before. He will introduce a newer style in captaincy.