'Is Bumrah Finished?' Why India's Star Bowler Missing The Oval Test Spooked Everyone
Jasprit Bumrah, ranked No. 1 in the ICC Test Bowlers rankings, will not be playing the much-anticipated fifth and final Test between England and India at The Oval. Bumrah's exclusion from the playing XI has sent shockwaves through fans, as India makes a final push to level the thrilling Test series, which has captivated cricket enthusiasts worldwide with its intense drama and the spirited antics of both competitive teams.
Bumrah, according to reports, has been kept away from action to manage his workload and prevent any back injuries, thereby safeguarding him for a future in the longest format of the sport.
While Bumrah's exclusion shouldn't come as a surprise as the bowler, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and captain Shubman Gill had already announced that the premier pacer would only play three Tests during India's tour of England, the news of him missing out the crucial Test has raised several questions in the cricket side of the Internet.
'people always use the amount of games Anderson played as a detractor, but that level of longevity is a skill in itself. He may have been at a lower level than Bumrah in terms of wicket taking but 13 years of prime Anderson turning up and performing relentlessly is so impressive, (sic)" a user on X, responding to the news, questioned the fitness and longevity of India's star bowler.
'Kohli was right when he said bumrah is once in a generation bowler. Truly once in a generation who plays once in a generation, (sic)" another user sarcastically wrote.
'If ur premier fast bowler can't play the series decider where stakes are so high then maybe it's time to look for other options.
I love bumrah as much as anyone but can't understand this logic (sic)."
'Worrying Signs"
'Some doubts over his Test future. I hope he plays for a couple more years of Tests but worrying signs. It feels as if it is getting tougher for him to snap his back and get it high up or bowl short these days. Signals…" a worried @Fancricket12 noted.
'400-wicket Mark A Dream"
'Given the current state of things, the dream of Bumrah breaching the 400-wicket mark might remain a dream. Think that is the benchmark if you want to be in the conversations for greatest of all-time bowlers."
Has IPL Hampered His Fitness?
The argument that Bumrah's Test endeavours have been hampered by his IPL duties has been deemed flawed by a section of supporters who have backed the bowler with stats. They argued that his workload in IPL is a fraction of what he delivers, over after over, in all whites and with the red cherry.
'Bumrah bowled 47 overs across two months in IPL 2025.
First Test: 44 overs
Third Test: 43 overs
Fourth Test: 49 overs
How is this even comparable?" user on X, who goes by the handle @HitmanCricket, remarked.
Needs Rest
The man needs a breather. What's the point of Jasprit Bumrah appearing in every single match, pushing his body and physical limits, only to never play the format again?
Give him time, support, and extend some empathy, opined a few.
'As disappointing as this is, do ppl really think he's just 'resting' for fun & it's not cuz the medical team adviced him to not push his body and hurt his back further given it can have long term consequences on his health? (sic)"
'The hate that a generational bowler like Jasprit Bumrah gets in India is unbelievable. Hearing and reading lot of criticism on him 'picking and choosing" Test matches to play. Are you guys serious? Don't you know that the BCCI medical team decides how many games he will play and not him?" an excerpt from @APTalksCricket's post read.
Jasprit Bumrah, 31, has played 48 Test matches since his debut for India against South Africa in 2018. He has picked up 219 wickets at an average of 19.82.
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