The pacer was reportedly picked as an ‘easy’ pick as the Indian skipper, but pulled out of the race citing workload management. Bumrah had previously led the Indian Test side in three red-ball matches, and would have been a prime candidate for the skipper position.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India named Shubman Gill as their new test captain on Saturday, picking the top-order batter over pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah ahead of their five-test series in England beginning on June 20.

Star India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah knows why he did not become the new India Test captain, said chief selector Ajit Agarkar. He further added that the board had a chat with Bumrah and that the fast bowler was okay with the explanation given.