Amidst the buzzing trade speculations, Team India and Mumbai Indians’ star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has chosen to speak out through a mysterious Instagram story. The grapevine is active, especially after the transfer of Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians. The latest whispers suggest that Jasprit Bumrah might be contemplating a move from Mumbai Indians to Gujarat Titans.
Following the official confirmation of Hardik Pandya’s trade to Mumbai Indians, Jasprit Bumrah posted a cryptic Instagram story, leaving fans speculating about his sentiments towards the team’s decision. Hardik, after two successful seasons with Gujarat Titans, has returned to Mumbai Indians, and besides the substantial transfer fee, it’s believed that the allure of captaincy post Rohit Sharma’s potential departure was a key factor.
Jasprit Bumrah, who has captained India in Test matches and a few T20Is, was likely in contention for the captaincy role, along with Suryakumar Yadav. Suryakumar Yadav, having captained Mumbai in an IPL 2023 match when Rohit was unavailable, currently leads India in the T20I series against Australia.
The return of Hardik Pandya, who already serves as the Indian white-ball vice-captain, implies that he will likely assume the captain’s role for Mumbai Indians once Rohit Sharma decides to step down, whether in IPL 2024 or later. This situation has sparked discussions about the leadership succession within the team.
Jasprit Bumrah is part of the Mumbai Indians camp and he has been a regular feature in the MI’s playing XI. Jasprit Bumrah’s Instagram story reads, “Silence is sometimes the best answer.”
Some fans have drawn a connection between Bumrah’s journey and the recent heartbreaking defeat in the ICC Cricket World Cup Final against Australia at the Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. As of now, there has been no response from the Indian team regarding this disappointing loss.
Speculations are buzzing among fans as some claim that Jasprit Bumrah has unfollowed Mumbai Indians on Instagram. The grapevine suggests that Bumrah is now following Royal Challengers Bangalore, fueling rumors about a potential move to RCB. Notably, Bumrah’s IPL journey kick-started against RCB, marking a significant chapter in Indian cricket. However, there’s a faction of fans who think Bumrah’s Instagram activity may not necessarily be linked to cricket or the IPL.
Also Read: How Hardik Pandya Was Traded To Mumbai Indians
With Mumbai Indians acquiring Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans, he is viewed as the prospective leader of the MI squad. As Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians tenure may have only a few more years left, the team has been on the lookout for a successor to one of the most accomplished leaders. The addition of Hardik Pandya to MI raises questions about Bumrah’s captaincy prospects, leading some fans to speculate that he might be feeling unsettled and contemplating a departure from Mumbai Indians.
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