India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah recently made the headlines after he chipped in with a witty one-liner when he was asked about the greatest Indian captain. When it comes to captains, the big names such as Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma come to mind.
Under MS Dhoni’s tutelage, India scaled great heights as they became a formidable force to be reckoned with in the world. Team India won the ICC T20 World Cup 2007, ICC ODI World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013. Thus, MS Dhoni became the only captain to win three different ICC honours.
On the contrary, under Ganguly’s guidance, India shared the ICC Champions Trophy 2002 with Sri Lanka after rain played spoilsport in the showdown. Coming to Virat Kohli, he couldn’t help India win any ICC title. However, Rohit Sharma helped India win the title drought after 11 years.
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Jasprit Bumrah gives a hilarious reply when asked about the greatest Indian captain
Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India reached the finals of T20 World Cup 2024 and defeated South Africa by 7 wickets to win the second title. In a recent press conference, Bumrah was asked to name the greatest Indian captain. His response left everyone in stitches.
Question – Who is the greatest Indian captain?” Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah smartly evaded the controversy by giving a hilarious answer. The world-class bowler who has led India in a Test and a few T20Is replied, “Me. I captained some games and I consider myself the greatest.”
Jasprit Bumrah was named the Player of the Tournament for his first-class performances in T20 World Cup 2024. He finished the marquee event with 15 wickets. Meanwhile, he has been rested for India’s tour of Sri Lanka, which is scheduled to begin on July 27. He will be back in action for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The home assignment will begin on September 19.
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