A major revelation has come to light about the skipper of the Indian cricket team, with Jasprit Bumrah being the top candidate for captain. Last week’s Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) meeting, which was attended by Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. 

Discussions about Rohit's successor as captain have gained momentum, with Jasprit Bumrah emerging as the frontrunner for the leadership role. However, it has been reported that Rohit has conveyed to the BCCI selectors and top officials his desire to continue as the team's captain in both Tests and ODIs for a few more months before likely retiring from international cricket.

According to a report in Dainik Jagran, Rohit is reluctant to relinquish the captaincy at this stage, even though Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as the ideal candidate to take over, particularly in Tests.

The Hitman, Rohit, has reportedly informed the BCCI that his international career will likely conclude after this year’s Champions Trophy, giving the board time to decide on his successor.

While Bumrah is a strong contender for the role, the BCCI and selectors are cautious about his appointment due to his recurring injury concerns, which have heavily impacted his career. His workload management remains a priority, leading the selectors to consider alternative candidates for vice-captaincy to support Bumrah if he is given the captaincy.

The management has also made it clear that it prefers having a single captain for both Tests and ODIs. Suryakumar Yadav’s name was briefly considered for the ODI captaincy, but his current absence from the 50-over setup has ruled him out of contention.