'India Cannot Beat Australia'- Gavaskar Calls For Bumrah To Replace Rohit As Captain For BGT Series

India recently lost ir home test series against New Zealand and it has caused a lot of criticism to come Indian Cricket Team's way. This was first time in history of Indian Cricket that India have lost a test series at home which has three or more matches. 3-0 series loss to New Zealand has led to India have an almost impossible road to final of WTC. India w need to win four out of five test matches in upcoming BGT series in Australia. 

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has opened up on reports that Rohit Sharma will t be playing first test and has asked if that is case n Jasprit Bumrah should captain for entire series. 

Sunil Gavaskar Asks For Bumrah To Be Captain During BGT 

legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Monday said that if India captain Rohit Sharma is t playing in first Test against Australia in upcoming marquee series, n Jasprit Bumrah should lead side for entire tour Down Under. 

He said Rohit, whenever he comes in, should participate in series only as a player. 

Australia tour for Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins on vember 22 in Perth, and Rohit is likely to miss first match as his wife is expecting ir second child. He is expected to join team from second game of series.

Rohit is, however, t sure about schedule yet.

In absence of Rohit, Bumrah is likely to captain team in Perth.

"It is important for captain to play first Test match. It's different if he is injured, but if he is t available, n deputy leader will be under a lot of pressure," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak. 

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"I have been reading that Rohit Sharma might t play first two Tests of Australia series. I feel that, in that case selection committee should appoint Jasprit Bumrah captain of side for entire Australia tour, and tell Rohit Sharma that you will participate as a player in this series. For first Test match, Rohit Sharma has to be re."

Rohit has been in terrible form of late as he has scored less than 100 runs in three Tests against New Zealand at home. 

Indian team needs four wins from five Tests in Australia to qualify for World Test Championship Final.

Gavaskar said India cant qualify for WTC final from here.

", I don't. I actually dont. India cant beat Australia 4-0 in Test series. I'd be very, very I'd be over moon. If y do that, I would be over moon if y do that. But 4-0.

"India can win 3-1, 4-0 is... don't talk about World Test Championship final. w just focus on trying to win series in Australia. Never mind wher you win 1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 3-1, 2-1. But go and win. Because that is how all of us Indian cricket fans are going to be back to feeling good again," Gavaskar said. 

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Asked if clock is ticking for Rohit and Virat Kohli , he said, "It's ticking for everybody. It's t just m. But, because y are in ir 30s, mid-30s, it will be tougher for m than guys in early 20s or early 30s. 

‘ Results Speak For mselves’- Sunil Gavaskar 

"But clock is ticking for everybody. Which is why I say, more you are playing, more you will be prepared to meet demands of modern-day cricket.

"Totally understandable . This is one of those rare series where both of m have t been able to score runs. Don't forget, Kohli got a 70 in second innings in Bengaluru. It's just one of those rarities where both se stalwarts have t been able to make significant contributions," he added.

He said a bad patch happens with everyone and how player comes back from that phase will tell how good he is.

"What we are going to see in Australia is really going to be interesting. What we are going to see in Australia will determine future of Test team.

"Definitely yes. If y don't score runs in Australia, re will be a clamour for a new-look Indian team to start from tour of England," he added.

Asked to review Gautam Gambhir 's brief stint as head coach, Gavaskar said numbers tell story.

" results speak for mselves. Even in Sri Lanka, India lost an ODI series after a long time. And w here, it's a loss, it's a terrible loss. So, I think results speak for mselves," he said. 

(With PTI Inputs)