Jasprit Bumrah has received criticism after playing only three of five matches at the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. His absence from the final Test at the Oval, a must-win clash with India trailing 1-2, created debate. Mohammed Siraj stepped up in Bumrah’s absence and led the attack as India secured a vital win.
Former Chief Selector Backs Jasprit Bumrah
Former India cricketer and ex-chief selector Chetan Sharma defended Bumrah’s workload management decision. Speaking to PTI, he said,
“If the medical team advises, if the doctor tells me that I have to take antibiotics, then I have to consume them. If our physios is telling a player to manage workload, I think we should listen to them because they are the better judges.”
Bumrah is expected to feature in India’s Asia Cup squad, which will be played in T20 format this year.
Sharma Confident of India’s Asia Cup Success
Chetan Sharma also predicted India’s success in the tournament. He added,
“I know that whoever is selected will be the best for the country. And the kind of cricket we are playing right now, I’m really proud with the way India played in England. And I’m very confident that we are definitely going to win the Asia Cup (to be played in T20 format) because soon after that we are playing the T20 World Cup (in 2026) in India.”
Sunil Gavaskar Urges Clear Selection Strategy
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar also shared his views on Bumrah’s workload in his Mid-Day column. He wrote,
“Nobody is indispensable. That’s why it is of prime importance for the selectors to now decide when Jasprit Bumrah should be playing. There’s already been a lot of debate about his appearances in the recently concluded series in England.”
He further added,
“The Indian team management said they excluded him because they considered his future.”This is where the lines between what is good for the individual and what is good for Indian cricket got a little blurred.”
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