Shubman Gill doesn't need Jasprit Bumrah, India can win Tests without him: Panesar
Panesar also suggested that Jasprit Bumrah should be used more selectively, primarily for overseas Test matches where his impact is most important.'I think it's good if he does play the overseas Test matches, and probably you don't need him for home Test matches. India can beat any team at home probably without him, but for overseas Tests, he is the X-factor. They can probably tell him that we no longer need you for home Tests. But for the away Tests, we definitely do,' he added.Siraj is key to India's success: PanesarPanesar also had high praise for Siraj, who played all five Tests and bowled over 180 overs in tough bowling conditions. He stressed on the importance of his fitness. He pointed out that while Bumrah has the X-factor, Siraj's consistency and ability to bowl long spells makes him crucial for India's success, especially in overseas series.'Well, it just shows that Mohammed Siraj is the key now. They've got to build an attack around him. And his fitness is very important. Jasprit Bumrah doesn't have the fitness to play the five Test matches. So, he's again, in and out, kind of the guy to come in. But Mohammed Siraj can win the games now. As Bumrah has the X-factor, Mohammed Siraj is the key to whether they have a series win or not. So, for an overseas series away from India, Mohammed Siraj is very important now for Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill,' said Panesar.Meanwhile, after his match-winning performance at the Oval, there is massive scrutiny about Siraj's workload. Experts have suggest that his workload should also be managed as he played all 5 Test matches against England. He will likely next feature in the West Indies home series in October later this year.- Ends
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