In the pre-match post conference, the Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma said that Jasprit bumrah is the easiest one to handle. India will play the fourth Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Prior to that, he shared his thoughts regarding Jasprit Bumrah's presence in the team. He said, "It's very easy not to say anything. He knows exactly what he's doing, and how he operates is very plain and simple. He doesn't try to complicate things with his own stuff and keeps it nice and simple. He's got so much belief in his own skillset that there's not much discussion needed with him." 💬💬 Jasprit Bumrah's confidence in his skillset, clarity of thought, and simple approach make it very easy for me.#TeamIndia captain Rohit Sharma shares his thoughts on captaining Jasprit Bumrah and his impact in the series so far. 👌#AUSvIND | @ImRo45 | @Jaspritbumrah93 pic.twitter.com/WiXulJhqlj — BCCI (@BCCI) December 24, 2024 Jasprit Bumrah has been the linchpin of India's pace attack in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, delivering almost all alone in all three Tests. The stand-in captain at Perth, won that match almost singlehandedly and then managed to steal a draw with some support from the batters at the Gabba. With 21 wickets in three matches, his precision and lethal deliveries have been the only hope in the Indian bowling department, especially in Perth and Brisbane. His 5/30 spell in Perth and six-wicket haul at the Gabba not only showcased his brilliance but some gave relief to the Indian dressing room. Read also: Rohit Sharma comments on Melbourne pitch changes ahead of match India adds Tanush Kotian as Ashwin's replacement To fill Ravichandran Ashwin's void, India summoned the Mumbai prodigy Tanush Kotian into the squad. Kotian, a 26-year-old Mumbai all-rounder, was key to Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy triumph, contributing 502 runs at 41.83 and taking 29 wickets at 16.96. Rohit Sharma recalled Kotian's familiarity with Australian conditions following an India A tour, considering him the right backup in the absence of Ashwin. Rohit, in the pre-match press conference, hinted to play two spinners. With MCG’s pitch expected to favor spinners in later stages, Kotian might partner Ravindra Jadeja in a two-spinner setup. However, a few reports suggest Nitish Reddy could be rested to accommodate this change. Kotian’s off-spin and dependable batting, backed by impressive first-class records, position him as a promising debutant. His performance could be pivotal as India looks to clinch the match in Melbourne.