Even as Shubman Gill, 25, seems to be the frontrunner for India’s Test captaincy, following the retirement of Rohit Sharma, a number of former players believe it’s the experience factor that will hold India in good stead rather than young blood, and for this reason, Jasprit Bumrah, 31, is their man of choice.  

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes Gill should lead the Test team in England only when Bumrah needs rest.