Bumrah Workload Debate Sharma and Gavaskar Speak
Jasprit Bumrah faced criticism for playing just three of the five Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy matches. His decision to skip the final Test at the Oval, where India were trailing 1-2, created debate. Mohammed Siraj took charge in Bumrah’s absence and proved decisive as India clinched victory in the crucial match.
Chetan Sharma Stands By Bumrah’s Workload Plan
Former India chief selector Chetan Sharma defended Bumrah and backed the medical staff’s call. Speaking to PTI, he explained,
“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 set to be part of India’s Asia Cup squad, which will be played in the T20 format.
Optimism for India in Asia Cup 2025
Chetan Sharma also expressed faith in India’s chances at the Asia Cup. He said,
“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.”
Gavaskar Calls for Clearer Decisions on Bumrah
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar also weighed in on the issue through his Mid-Day column. He noted,
“Nobody is indispensable. That’s why it is of prime importance for the selectors to now decide when Jasprit Bumrah should be playing. “Fans and experts have already debated a lot about his appearances in the recently concluded series in England.”
He further remarked,
“The Indian team management said they didn’t pick him because they were considering 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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