IND vs ENG: Should India push Jasprit Bumrah to play 5th Test vs England?
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra pointed out the fact that Bumrah bowled only once in the 4th Test match. The speedster bowled 33 overs in the only innings that India bowled against England. This was also the first time in his career that Bumrah gave over 100 runs in a single innings.'...We had spoken about workload management for Jasprit. Of course, it's a very quick turnaround, but India have bowled only once. We didn't bowl on the first and last days. We bowled on Day 2 and Day 3, and a little bit on Day 4,' Chopra said on his YouTube channel.Before the series got underway, it was made clear by the team management that Bumrah would play only three of the five Tests to manage his workload. The caution stemmed from the Sydney Test of the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he broke down on the final day of the series.The particular back injury which has haunted him in his cricketing career again forced him to miss the Champions Trophy and a home series against England. To ensure longevity and avoid repeated breakdowns, the ace pacer needs to be preserved smartly.'Workload management is not about how many matches you play. It should be about the number of overs you bowl. Should Bumrah be playing with the series on the line?' Chopra commented amidst prevalent workload talks of Bumrah.Bumrah's Workload in EnglandJasprit Bumrah has played three Test matches in England and has bowled 120 overs. To keep things in context, Bumrah's body broke down in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 while bowling the 152nd over in that series.It also needs to be mentioned that Bumrah looked tired in the 4th Test match against England and also copped an unfortunate ankle injury, when he tripped down the stairs of Old Trafford.advertisementThe last time that Bumrah got injured, he was ruled out for nearly 4 months, which forced him to miss the Champions Trophy 2025, a tournament that India won.At the moment, India have no big tournaments aligned. The team will play Asia Cup 2025 in September and then play the home Test season, before shifting their focus to the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be played in February–March next year.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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