Out of five-match series against England Jasprit Bumrah played only three Tests before Bumrah was released from the squad during the final Test at The Oval. Though it was earlier clear that Bumrah is going to play only three Tests, the eight-day gaps between the 1st-2nd Tests and 3rd-4th Tests lifted hopes that he might be able to play an extra Test as there was enough time for rest. But Jasprit Bumrah followed as per plan and played only three matches. The BCCI told in a press release “Mr Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s squad for the fifth Test of the series against England. The fifth and final Test of the series id=s underway at Kennington Oval,London,”
The reason of Bumrah not playing, the workload management was perceived to be the cause now a fresh report has given an whole new angle to the development. It tells not workload management, but a knee injury stopped Bumrah from playing.
A report as per BCCI official saying ” Unfortunately, Bumrah is suffering from a knee injury. The good thing is that it’s not a major one and won’t require surgery. The BCCI medical team is currently awaiting his scan reports,”
The series decider match against England at the Oval in which India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah not taking part has initiated a debate over Bumrah Test future. Due to Bumrah injury-ravaged body, it is highly impossible that Bumrah would ever be fully available for a five-match series in the near future. Until 2027, there is no any such next assignment at home against Australia. Out of five Bumrah made himself available for three Tests in England. Bumrah being released from squad on Friday also had the tongues wagging.
In the coming days, India will play only two-match Test series against the West Indies and South Africa.
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A BCCI source said “There is an Asia Cup around the corner, the T20 World Cup is also there. He would want to play those events.considering his body, he can’t play every game. He needs to be managed with extra care. Playing him at The Oval would have been a huge risk.”
“Going forward, there needs to be a clear plan on how to manage Bumrah’s Test career,”
Across three Tests the 31-year-old Bumrah bowled 119.4 overs and took 14 wickets including two five-wicket hauls at Leed’s and Lord’s. At Edgbaston India’s only win of the series thus far came where Bumrah was rested.
