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 ...

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 backs Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy potential for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, highlighting his experience and leadership qualities. He believes Bumrah will effectively utilize the experience of senior players like Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin.

Australian great Ricky Ponting has backed pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to step up as India captain in Rohit Sharma's absence against Australia.