Sunil Gavaskar praiseed Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities, suggesting he could soon become India's full-time Test captain. Gavaskar appreciated Bumrah's ability to lead without putting undue pressure on teammates. Despite India's series loss to Australia, Bumrah's outstanding individual performance and effective leadership were highlighted.
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Sunil Gavaskar praiseed Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities, suggesting he could soon become India's full-time Test captain. Gavaskar appreciated Bumrah's ability to lead without putting undue pressure on teammates. Despite India's series loss to Australia, Bumrah's outstanding individual performance and effective leadership were highlighted.
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