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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Johnson

INSANE: Jasprit bumrah explains why he resisted india test captaincy temptation | Rare Historical Photos

India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has said he “had to say no” to captaincy of the Test side due to workload, speaking before the series against England.

The 31-year-old has struggled with injuries of late, missing part of this year’s IPL and India’s campaign in the Champions Trophy due to a back issue.

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