Selvaraghavan Questions BCCI: Why Isn't Bumrah India's Test Captain?

Selvaraghavan has publicly questioned why Jasprit Bumrah isn't leading India's Test team. The director expressed his views on social media, calling Bumrah intelligent and the world's best bowler. Meanwhile, fans pointed out that Bumrah himself has cited fitness issues preventing him from captaining. The article also reveals amusing childhood cricket stories between Selvaraghavan and his famous brother Dhanush.

Key Points: Selvaraghavan Asks Why Bumrah Not Made India Test Captain

  • Selvaraghavan calls Bumrah the world's best bowler with superb intelligence
  • Fans respond citing Bumrah's fitness concerns for captaincy
  • Director reveals childhood cricket cheating stories with brother Dhanush
  • India struggles to avoid defeat in second Test against South Africa
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Why is Jasprit Bumrah not the captain, asks Dhanush's brother Selvaraghavan

Dhanush's brother Selvaraghavan questions BCCI's captaincy decision amid India's Test struggles, calling Bumrah "best bowler in the world."

"I just want to ask. Why @Jaspritbumrah93 is not the captain? - Selvaraghavan"

Chennai, Nov 25

Ace director and actor Selvaraghavan, who is also the elder brother of actor Dhanush, has now wondered why Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has not been made the captain of the current test side, which, at the moment, is struggling to avoid a defeat in the second test match against South Africa in Guwahati.

Taking to his X timeline, Selvaraghavan wrote, "I'm an ardent cricket fan. Forever. I just want to ask. Why @Jaspritbumrah93 is not the captain? #bestbowlerintheworld #superblyintelligent @BCCI @GautamGambhir."

It was evident from Selvaraghavan's hashtags in his tweet that he considered Bumrah to be a very intelligent bowler and the best in the world.

While a number of followers and fans liked his tweet, there were also quite a few who responded to his question. One person explained that even Bumrah had confirmed that he wouldn't be able to do justice to the position of test captain because of fitness issues. The person went on to point out that Bumrah believed a captain would have to play all games and which he couldn't.

It may be recalled that actor and director Dhanush had during a film event disclosed in a lighter vein how Selvaraghavan used to cheat him while playing cricket when they were kids.

Dhanush had then said, "Actually, I was a naughty boy when I was a kid. But my brother Selvaraghavan was even naughtier than me. He was an introvert and would feel shy to even pose for a photograph. But inside our home, he was a naughty boy."

The actor, in a lighter vein, had continued,"He was elder to me by eight years and therefore, he would appear huge and I would appear to be small in front of him. He would call me to play cricket. By hook or crook, he would win the toss and elect to bat first. Being a small kid, I wouldn't be able to get him out. I would bowl for three to three and a half hours and he would continue to bat. Somehow, after a lot of struggle, when I got him out, he would drop the bat and run away, refusing to bowl to me. Half the time, I never got to bat. I would only bowl."

- IANS

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Rohit P
As a die-hard cricket fan from Mumbai, I think we should trust Bumrah's own assessment. If he says he can't handle the captaincy due to fitness concerns, we should respect that. His primary role as our strike bowler is too crucial to risk! 🇮🇳
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Aditya G
The story about Selvaraghavan cheating Dhanush in childhood cricket is hilarious! 😂 Seems like he's always been competitive. But cricket team selection should be left to professionals, not celebrity opinions. BCCI knows what they're doing.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate Selvaraghavan's passion for cricket, I think it's important to remember that being a great player doesn't automatically make someone captain material. Leadership requires different skills. Bumrah is perfect where he is - terrorizing opposition batsmen!
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Karthik V
Yaar, Bumrah is our most valuable player. We can't risk overburdening him with captaincy. Look what happened to other fast bowlers who took captaincy - their performance dipped. Let him focus on what he does best - taking wickets! 🏏
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Michael C
Interesting perspective from the film industry! It's nice to see celebrities engaging with sports. However, I think the current selection committee has valid reasons for their decisions. Bumrah's fitness history is well-documented, and preserving him as a bowler is crucial for Indian cricket.

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