Unfortunately sometimes you have to look at bigger picture: Bumrah on turning down Test captaincy

INDIA'S pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has finally broken his silence on why he turned down the opportunity to become India's next Test captain, despite being the front-runner for the role.

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In a conversation with Dinesh Karthik for SKY Sports, Bumrah revealed that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee had identified him as their first-choice to succeed Rohit Sharma as red-ball skipper. However, the ace fast bowler opted out, citing workload management and long-term fitness concerns.

"Before Rohit and Virat retired during the IPL, I had spoken to the BCCI about my workloads going forward in a five-Test match series," Bumrah said, referring to the unexpected retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket last month.

"I've spoken to the people who have managed my back. I've spoken to the surgeon as well, who's always spoken to me about how smart you have to be about the workloads. So I did speak to him, and then we came to the conclusion that I have to be a little smarter."