Bumrah's Availability for Remaining Tests Uncertain as India Trails England
Jasprit Bumrah
Bowler
Former England cricketer David Lloyd believes India's head coach Gautam Gambhir may need to reconsider Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the remaining Test matches against England. Bumrah was initially slated to play only three of the five Tests, having already featured in two. With India trailing 1-2 in the series, Lloyd suggests that Bumrah's presence in the final two Tests might be crucial for a potential comeback.
Lloyd questions India's strategy, highlighting Bumrah's impressive five-wicket hauls in both the first and third Tests, despite India losing those matches. He also points out the unusual statistic of India's losses correlating with Bumrah's presence in the playing XI, despite the bowler being considered one of the best in the world.
The fourth Test at Old Trafford is scheduled for July 23rd, giving Bumrah eight days of rest. Lloyd speculates that Bumrah will likely play in the fourth Test and, depending on the outcome, potentially the fifth as well. If England secures a 3-1 lead, Bumrah might be rested, but a 2-2 scoreline would likely necessitate his participation at The Oval.
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“If they are true to their words, he should play this next game at Old Trafford. But then, you know, they can manoeuvre that, can't they? If he plays this next one at Old Trafford and they get a result to make it 2-2, you'd think he'd play at The Oval as well.”
David Lloyd
