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‘Par fitness issue dono ko hi hai’ - Fans react as Jasprit Bumrah reportedly to replace Hardik Pandya as Vice-caption in ODIs ahead of Asia Cup 2023

Here is how fans have reacted as Jasprit Bumrah is in contention to become the new vice-captain of Team India in ODIs

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Team India are currently busy playing the three-match T20I series in Ireland. After that, they will be in action in the upcoming Asia Cup and that will be a great stage for them to get prepared for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup. Currently, Jasprit Bumrah is leading the side in Ireland as both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are not a part of the squad.

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Rohit is the regular skipper for the Men in Blue across all three formats while Hardik is considered his deputy. In Rohit’s absence, Hardik has been found leading the side, especially in the shortest format of the game. Now, as per recent reports in the Times of India, Bumrah is in contention to be the new vice-captain of Team India alongside Pandya. After listening to such reports, fans shared their views on social media.

Jasprit Bumrah has led India in the Test format as well

The squad for the Asia Cup was earlier reported to get announced on 20 August. But, recent reports suggested that it might get announced on 21 August and Rohit Sharma will join the meeting in Delhi. He will join Ajit Agarakar in the squad selection meeting. Another report also hinted that Sanju Samson might get dropped from the Asia Cup squad despite him being a part of the white-ball format squad in the recent West Indies and Ireland tours. 

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All eyes will be on the selection of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer as they are currently in the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bangalore. While speaking to CricketNext, a source close to the developments said: “KL Rahul is fit and available for selection. He has been regularly batting and wicketkeeping and looks good fitness-wise. With regards to Shreyas Iyer, signs are extremely positive.” Meanwhile, Bumrah will be in action again on 20 August when he will lead the Men in Blue against Ireland in Dublin in the second T20I.

Here is how fans have reacted:

 

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