NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead India in the first Test of this edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia starting in Perth from Friday.
Addressing a press conference at the Optus Stadium on Thursday, Bumrah exuded confidence ahead of the series, saying that the team is prepared for the tough challenge of the five-match Test series.
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Bumrah said, “We are prepared. We came in early and trained at the WACA. When we came here for the first time, we did well so the onus is on the youngsters to take up the responsibility as well.”
Throwing his weight behind former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who is battling poor form, Bumrah said, “I don’t need to give Kohli any inputs, made my debut under him. One series can go up and down, but he remains confident.”
Leading the side in the first Test in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Bumrah said, “When I came here, coach and management gave me clarity that I will be leading the side.”
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India landed in Australia after a 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand at home, but Bumrah was confident that India would bounce back against Pat Cummins & Co.
“We have to take lessons from New Zealand series but can’t carry baggage, conditions were different, and here you had different results,” Bumrah said.
On India’s playing XI for the first Test, Bumrah said, “We have finalised our playing XI and you will get to know tomorrow morning before the start of the match.”
