Jasprit Bumrah's Participation in England Test Series Under Review

India's Strategy for Jasprit Bumrah

The Indian cricket team is currently determining the matches in which Jasprit Bumrah will participate during the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar emphasized the significance of managing Bumrah's workload, indicating that he will only be available for a limited number of matches. Bumrah faced a back injury during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Sydney, which led to his return to competitive cricket midway through the IPL 2025 season.

Bumrah's Matches to Be Decided Based on Series Progress

Bumrah's Playing To Depend On Results

Gautam Gambhir stated, “We haven’t finalized which three games he will play. We will have discussions with him, and much will depend on the series results and its direction. He is well aware of this, and it is crucial.”

Shubman Gill Emphasizes Bumrah's Value

Shubman Gill Highlights The Importance Of Jasprit Bumrah

Shubman Gill remarked, “We have selected enough bowlers, and our pace attack is in excellent form to secure victories in Test matches from any scenario. Having Jasprit Bumrah back, depending on how many matches he plays, will be a significant boost for us. However, we possess a strong mix of bowlers capable of delivering results.”

Gambhir Confident in Team's Bowling Depth

Enough Quality Bowlers Apart From Bumrah, Says Gambhir

Gambhir further noted, “I have previously mentioned during the Champions Trophy, which Bumrah missed while India triumphed, that this situation allows others to step up. We have ample talent in the squad. While Bumrah is exceptional, we have sufficient quality in the team.”

Upcoming Test Series Marks a New Chapter

This Test series against England will be significant as it marks the first time India will compete without key players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin.