Ishant Sharma chose his “first choice” for India Test Captain: “Only one who has so much experience”

Veteran Pesar Ishant Sharma is supporting Jasprit Bumrah to lead the Indian team on a tour of England and said that Shubman Gill can only be handed over a job when the Peerless Fast bowler is not fit for a five-match testing series. The captaincy debate after Rohit Sharma’s retirement has been intensified for England for England for England for the series from 20 June to 4 August. Query on Star Sports Press Room.

31-year-old Bumrah has captained India in the fifth-f However, concerns remain on their fitness.

Paper underwent a back surgery two years ago due to a major injury to international cricket, including India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign, after exiting the field on the second day of the Sydney Test in January. He returned to action for the IPL.

Gill, 25, has impressed the IPL as the captain of the Gujarat Titans, causing him to the top of the table this year.

“I was surprised, Virat could play till 40”

Last Monday, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the screen down on a remarkable career, scoring 9,230 runs in 123 matches including 30 centuries at 46.85 in 123 matches.

Reacting to development, Ishant said that he was surprised by the verdict, especially considering Kohli’s incredible fitness and discipline.

“I think he is mature. He knows what he is doing. I didn’t really talk to him after retirement. But everyone knows that as long as you are playing, it is important to be normal as you can be as much as you can. And that’s why I have friendship with Virat. We have never tried to put anything on my head.”

“At the end of the day, we are humans. And we are good friends. He knows what he wanted in life and he must have talked to someone. So he made such a big decision. Yes, I was surprised. Because he could play for at least 2-3 years. He could play for 40.” Speaking further on Kohli, Ishant said, “And now, the kind of routine that is and everything … I am not talking about the numbers that they should have scored 10,000. It’s a different thing.

“Talk about fitness first. If you are fit, you can score 10,000. You can take 500 wickets. You can play as long as you want. But his fitness is also an answer on 36.”

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