India, May 23 -- As India prepare for a crucial five-match Test series in England next month, uncertainty looms over who will lead the side following Rohit Sharma's retirement from red-ball cricket. While the BCCI is expected to announce the new Test captain and squad later this week, former India opener Abhinav Mukund has thrown his weight behind pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, citing experience and past leadership stints as key factors.

"Bumrah (should lead) because he has already led India before, and we need the experience in England," Mukund told SportsBoom.com, offering a firm endorsement amid swirling speculation over the leadership transition.

India find themselves at a delicate juncture. With both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli st...