South Africa vs India: Didn’t count on Jasprit Bumrah to be named vice-captain, says former selector Saba Karim

India tour of South Africa: Jasprit Bumrah was named the vice-captain of India’s ODI squad for his or her upcoming 3-match sequence, beginning January 19. KL Rahul will lead the group within the absence of an injured Rohit Sharma. Jasprit Bumrah shall be KL Rahul’s deputy through the ODI sequence in South Africa (AP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSKL Rahul will lead India within the ODI sequence vs South AfricaaJasprit Bumrah was named the vice-captain for the 18-man squadRohit Sharma missed out of the ODI sequence because of injuryFormer nationwide selector and wicketkeeper Saba Karim has expressed shock at Jasprit Bumrah’s appointment as vice-captain for the ODI sequence in opposition to South Africa from January 19. The BCCI choice committee, headed by Chetan Sharma, named an 18-man squad for the 3-match sequence in South Africa and picked KL Rahul as captain rather than injured Rohit Sharma.

The selectors additionally named Jasprit Bumrah as Rahul’s deputy regardless of the presence of Virat Kohli who was eliminated as captain of the ODI aspect final month. While Rahul has expertise of main an Indian Premier League franchise and the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer who’ve been picked for the ODIs even have the expertise of main groups whereas Bumrah hasn’t had any up to now.Chief selector Chetan Sharma mentioned on December 31 that it will likely be an excellent alternative for Bumrah to be a part of the management group and be taught as they need to groom among the gamers for future management roles.Also Read: India attain Johannesburg, sweat it out on the WanderersHowever, Saba Karim mentioned he anticipated Rishabh Pant to get the nod for the vice-captain function forward of Bumrah.”I was extremely surprised, I was not expecting Jasprit Bumrah to be made the vice-captain,” Saba Karim advised India News.”I was hoping that Rishabh Pant had more chances to be made the vice-captain because he is also a multi-format player, he plays all three formats.”Pant’s performances as captain of the Delhi Capitals have been excellent. We are seeing how he reads the match, he has lots of recreation consciousness.Jasprit Bumrah has the expertise, his function is essential for the Indian group however he has not captained wherever until now. So it’s barely shocking. I used to be feeling that Rishabh Pant was the primary candidate as vice-captain.”India named an 18-man squad for the 3-match ODI sequence and together with Rohit, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja additionally misses out because of harm considerations.India are presently getting ready for the 2nd of a 3-match Test sequence in opposition to South Africa in Johannesburg, beginning January 3. Virat Kohli-led Indian group will look to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead within the sequence as they’re heading into the 2nd Test after turning into the primary Asian group to win a Test in Centurion.Click right here for IndiaAs we speak.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.