Bumrah's Strategic Test Series Participation

Jasprit Bumrah, the acclaimed Indian pacer, was available only for three out of five Tests during India's series in England, a decision respected by Indian team management to manage his workload, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate revealed.

In a nail-biting series, Indian captain Shubman Gill, along with head coach Gautam Gambhir, delayed their final decision until the last moment. Bumrah played at Headingley and Old Trafford but was rested during Edgbaston. Doeschate highlighted the challenges in leaving an elite player like Bumrah on the sidelines.

Amidst queries on the pacer's selective game appearances due to past injuries, the focus remains on sustainable player welfare balancing. Doeschate emphasized that Bumrah's non-selection for some Tests was a strategic choice, considering the series' progression and team's best interests.

(With inputs from agencies.)