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NDTV
3 hours ago
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- NDTV
"Jasprit Bumrah Bowls 5 Overs And Waits": India's Work-Load Management Overdrive Slammed
India's loss against England at Lord's has raised a lot of question marks on the Shubman Gill -led side. Twice in three matches, India could not take control of the situation despite being in a great position. On the other hand, England's efforts have been lauded by all. Especially, the hard work put in by England captain Ben Stokes. He scored 44 and 33 with the bat. With the ball, he returned with figures of 2/63 in 20 overs in the first innings and 3/48 in 24 overs in the second essay. That effort earned him the Player of the Match. His work-rate impressed 2007 T20 World Cup winner Irfan Pathan, who pointed fingers at the much discussed workload management of the Indian players. Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead, is only going to play three Tests in the five-match series as part of his workload management. "Ben Stokes bowled a marathon 9.2 overs spell in the morning on Day Five. He is a 4D player. He bowls, bats and executes a crucial run out of Rishabh Pant but there is no talk of workload management. But in India we talk about workload management," Irfan Pathan said on his YouTube channel. "Jasprit Bumrah bowls five overs and waits for Joe Root to come out to bat when you need to control the game (in the second innings). You had your workload management when you were not playing. During the match, you don't do workload management. There we could have improved. You have to win at all costs during a match. I said the same thing during commentary also. "Archer was playing a Test match after four years but he did not stop. He bowled a six-over spell in the morning before returning to bowl again. Ben Stokes did not think about workload at all. He boels spell after spell. If he can bowl nine overs, hum toh peeche rah gaye (Indian pacers were left behind)," he said. Irfan Pathan also pointed out that the 31 extras in the first innings and the 32 extras in the second innings that India conceded, came back to bite Shubman Gill-led side real bad. "India also gave too many extras. If India would have given half the extras, we could have done far better." India are trailing 1-2 in the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The fourth Test starts in Manchester on July 23.
India Today
6 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
ENG vs IND: Why Ben Stokes and Jasprit Bumrah's workload management is incomparable
Ben Stokes gave more than his all in the Lord's Test, guiding England to a thrilling 22-run win over India and helping his side take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. From leading as captain to delivering crucial knocks of 44 and 33, claiming five wickets, and executing a stunning direct-hit run-out to dismiss Rishabh Pant, Stokes produced a complete all-round performance that few players could came as no surprise when Stokes was named Player of the Match - his efforts were central to England clinching the narrowest-ever Test win by runs at the iconic London venue. His wholehearted commitment to demanding conditions earned widespread praise from across the cricketing the wake of Stokes' all-action display, comparisons have emerged with Jasprit Bumrah. The Indian pacer has recently been at the center of discussions around workload management, particularly following a back injury sustained during the New Year's Test against Australia. Bumrah missed the Edgbaston Test to manage his workload, a decision that sparked debate, especially after his lone-wolf performance in Leeds, where he took a five-wicket haul in the first innings. But with Stokes' superhuman effort at Lord's, the topic of workload management has once again Pathan critical of BumrahStokes stole the spotlight once again after delivering an extraordinary spell, bowling nearly 14 overs on the trot in the second innings. He bowled five overs late on Day 4, then resumed on Day 5 to send down another nine consecutive overs, showcasing immense endurance and India all-rounder Irfan Pathan weighed in critically on the workload debate, calling it "overrated." He argued that India haven't utilised Jasprit Bumrah to his full potential. According to Pathan, Bumrah's workload was already managed with rest during the Edgbaston Test, and he should have been available more for the Lord's match."Ben Stokes bowled a marathon 9.2 over spell in the morning on day five. What a player he is. He bowls, bats and executes a crucial run out of Rishabh Pant but there is no talk of workload management. But with India it is not like that."Bumrah bowls five overs and waits for Joe Root to come out to bat when you need to control the game (in the second innings). It was disappointing," Pathan said on his YouTube channel."His workload was managed having not played at Edgbaston. When you play a match, there is no workload. You have to win at all costs. The Indian camp could have done that better," Pathan the question is, can one compare Bumrah and Stokes' workload?Different career, different workloadWhile both are indispensable to their teams, their roles-and by extension, their physical demands-differ significantly. Stokes is a genuine all-rounder, balancing leadership, batting in the middle order, and bowling extended spells when on the other hand, is a frontline fast bowler whose job revolves entirely around high-intensity, pace-heavy spells that place a unique strain on the body, particularly the back and intensity, frequency, and type of overs they bowl aren't directly comparable. Stokes may bowl long spells, but often at a more controlled pace and with strategic variation. Bumrah's workload includes bursts of express pace, toe-crushing yorkers, and relentless pressure - requiring more recovery time, especially after it's important to consider the format demands. Stokes is currently active in only one format - Test cricket. He hasn't featured in a T20I since England's title-winning campaign at the 2022 T20 World Cup, and his last ODI appearance came during the 2023 ODI World Cup. In contrast, Bumrah remains an all-format player for India, even though he hasn't played a T20I since the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the distinction matters. The scheduling, recovery time, and preparation across formats significantly add to an all-format player's physical and mental toll. While Stokes can now channel all his energy into red-ball cricket, Bumrah continues to navigate the demands of Tests, ODIs, and T20s - making workload management not just sensible, but IPL factorFor Indian cricketers, the Indian Premier League (IPL) holds prime importance. Beyond high-quality cricket, the IPL is a massive commercial enterprise focused on branding, distribution, TRPs, and revenue generation. If marquee players like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, or Jasprit Bumrah were to skip the IPL, it could negatively impact these factors, leading to lower viewership and, consequently, reduced international stars like Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes have opted out of the IPL multiple times to prioritize international cricket and preserve their fitness, the scenario is different for Indian players like Bumrah and Kohli. Technically, they can also choose to sit out the IPL - no rules prevent them - but there are strong, unspoken pressures that make it difficult to pull example, Bumrah played intense cricket for two months straight before heading to England for the high-profile Test series. This raises concerns about the risk of injury due to overexertion. Bumrah's ongoing battles with injuries over the years have been challenging both for him and the Indian team, making workload management a delicate balancing when it comes to workload management, comparing Bumrah and Stokes isn't entirely fair. Both are invaluable to their teams and possess the rare ability to change the course of a match single-handedly. However, their career trajectories and demands differ now committed solely to Test cricket, enjoys more space for recovery and rest. Bumrah, in contrast, remains a three-format player for India and regularly features in the high-intensity environment of the IPL - leaving far less room for eyes will be on both players when the fourth and penultimate Test begins on July 23 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.- EndsTune InYou May Also Like
India Today
14 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Harmanpreet Kaur impressed with 20-year-old DC spinner: She has been outstanding
Harmanpreet Kaur was in awe of left-arm spinner Shree Charani, who recently played a crucial role in India's 3-2 win against England in the Women's T20Is. In only her maiden T20I series, Charani won the Player of the Series award after she finished as the highest wicket-taker with 10 scalps from five matches at an economy rate of is also a part of the ODI series where India are set to begin their campaign on Wednesday, July 16 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Harmanpreet said that Charani caught her eyes in the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL), where she played only two games and picked up four wickets at an economy rate of a key player for us. In the WPL, where she played two-three [two] matches [for Delhi Capitals], she was impressive. From there only, we all [team management and selectors] had a chat that she can be a very good option for us,' Harmanpreet said before the ODI series opener. Charani didn't take time in hitting his straps in T20Is, finishing with figures of 3.5-0-12-4 on debut at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Although it was Smriti Mandhana who became the Player of the Match for her maiden T20I hundred, Charani garnered accolades for her brilliant bowling."We kept rotating players to see who fits in well, who could give most to the team. She has been outstanding for all of us. A player like her is very important. Along with her, even Radha [Yadav] has made a solid comeback. Hope their combination will keep helping the team like it is,' Harmanpreet winning the T20I series, India would be looking to get off to a flying start in the ODIs as a part of their preparations for the ODI World Cup, scheduled to start on September 30.- EndsMust Watch
News18
15 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Mitchell Starc Equals Irfan Pathan's World Record, Becomes 2nd Bowler To...
Last Updated: Starc picked up three wickets for Australia in the first over of West Indies' second innings in the pink ball Test played between the two teams at Sabina Park. Star Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc entered his name in the history books on Monday (Tuesday IST) by becoming the second bowler in the world after Irfan Pathan to take three wickets in the first over of a Test innings. The 35-year-old left-arm pacer opened Australia's bowling attack in the second innings of the third Test against the West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston and removed John Campbell, Kevlon Anderson, and Brandon King in the first over itself. While Campbell and King scored golden ducks, Anderson faced four balls during his stay at the crease, but he also failed to open his account and was trapped in front of the wickets by the legendary pacer. BOWLER TEAM OPPOSITION INNINGS BATTERS DISMISSED VENUE YEAR Irfan Pathan India Pakistan 1st Salman Butt (Caught), Younis Khan (LBW), Mohammad Yousuf (Bowled) Karachi 2006 Mitchell Starc Australia West Indies 4th John Campbell (Caught), Kevlon Anderson (LBW), Brandon King (Bowled) Kingston 2025 In the year 2006, during the first over of the India-Pakistan Test at National Stadium in Karachi, Pathan also picked up three wickets in three balls. In that match, Pathan opened his wicket account by dismissing Salman Butt for a four-ball duck on the fourth ball of the first over of Pakistan's first innings and then trapped Younis Khan in front of the wicket for a golden duck. Irfan completed his hat-trick by breaching Mohammad Yousuf's defence on the last ball of the first over. While Starc failed to take a hat-trick for the Baggy Greens in the day/night Test, he did manage to break the record of taking the fastest five-wicket haul in the history of Test cricket and also registered his career-best bowling figures in the five-day format of the game. Mitchell Starc's best bowling figures in Tests After taking three wickets in the first over, Starc removed Mikyle Louis for 4 runs on the first ball of his third over and completed the five-wicket haul by taking Shai Hope's wicket on the third ball. He needed only 15 balls to reach his fifer. Fastest 5-wicket hauls in Tests (by balls) Starc finished the match with figures of 6 for 9 in 7.3 overs, and his super show with the bat helped the visitors bowl West Indies out for just 27 runs in 14.3 overs. The total of 27 runs by the West Indies on Monday is the second lowest team total in the history of Test cricket. For his memorable performance in the pink ball Test, Starc won the Player of the Match award, and he also bagged the Player of the Series award. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 12:35 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Gazette
20 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Shafali Verma returns to top 10 in ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): India opener Shafali Verma has moved back into the top 10 of the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings for batters in the latest update, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Wrapping up the five-match T20I series with 176 runs at a strike rate of 158.56, Shafali was the second-highest run-getter behind fellow opener Smriti Mandhana. The 21-year-old was the star with the bat, top-scoring with 75 off 41 in India's last-ball defeat and has jumped four spots to ninth place with 655 points. Another key contributor in India's 3-2 series win, Arundhati Reddy, who snapped six wickets during the course of the series, also made gains. Reddy, who scalped two wickets in the final T20I, leaped four spots to the 39th place in the Bowling Rankings and 26 spots to 80th among the All-Rounders. Multiple England stars also made positive strides. Spinner Charlie Dean broke into the top 10 Bowling Rankings after a Player of the Match winning 3/23 in the last match, making a leap of eight spots to share sixth place with Nashra Sandhu and Georgia Wareham. Linsey Smith also gained nine places to the 38th place while pacer Issy Wong jumped seven places to the 50th. Emily Arlott, who made her England debut earlier this summer against the West Indies, improved 15 places to 67th. Sophia Dunkley, who was England's top scorer with 151 runs, gained seven points to 19th place in the Batting Rankings after vital contributions of 22 and 46 in the last two games. Meanwhile, opener Tammy Beaumont continued her recent surge, jumping 19 places to the 45th spot. (ANI)
