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'I would expect him to play all the Test matches': Ex-India coach explains how Bumrah should be handled
Former India bowling coach recently shared thoughts on how the team should manage its key fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah during the upcoming Test series in England. Gautam Gambhir earlier said that Bumrah will play only three matches in the series. read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the Indian squad for the five-match Test series against England , which will start on 20 June. Shubman Gill has been made the captain, while Rishabh Pant will be his deputy. Jasprit Bumrah, who was the vice-captain when Rohit Sharma was skipper, was not given the captaincy even though many reports had said he could be.
Later, Indian selector Ajit Agarkar said that Bumrah was not made captain because there is a chance he might not play in all five matches in England and that they were looking at someone for the long term. Head coach Gautam Gambhir also said the same thing , explaining that Bumrah won't play every match keeping in mind his workload management.
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Ex-India bowling coach explains how Bumrah should be managed
Now, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has shared his thoughts on how Team India should manage Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Speaking to Revsportz, Arun said Bumrah can play all five Tests if other bowlers step up and share the workload.
'Handling him will be very crucial. And as you rightly mentioned, Bumrah's presence in the team adds a huge value. Not only does he does well, he also rallies the other bowlers,' Arun said.
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Arun believes that the support from the rest of the pace attack will decide how many matches Bumrah can play in the series.
'So, ideally, I would expect him to play all the Test matches. If there is very good support from the other bowlers, Bumrah can be preserved and play in all the five Test matches. If he is going to be bowling, taking a lot of the workload, then I am afraid he will not be ready for all the five Tests. So, how the other bowlers support him becomes very vital. So, we have got to take it as you go, rather than saying he is good for first three Test matches, then you need to give him a break. The other bowlers can help Bumrah play in all the Test matches if they are bowling really well.'
Bumrah and the rest of the Indian players from the Test squad have arrived in London. They began training at the iconic Lord's cricket ground on Sunday, 8 June. The first Test match is scheduled to be played at Headlingley, Leeds.
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