Jasprit Bumrah, the dashing fast bowler who played a key role in making India the T20 World Cup 2024 champion, is currently away from cricketing action. Bumrah played his last international match in the T20 World Cup final. After that, he was given rest for the series against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka so that his workload could be managed. However, Bumrah’s break may last even longer.

According to some media reports, Bumrah can also be given rest in the upcoming Bangladesh Test series. There is a gap of about three months (81 days) between the T20 World Cup final and the start of the Bangladesh series. But the news is coming that the selectors are considering giving Bumrah rest in this series as well.

Jasprit Bumrah can be given rest again

According to the Indian Express report, the Indian selectors are expecting a spin-friendly pitch for the home Test series against Bangladesh. In such a situation, right-arm fast bowler Bumrah can be rested. Experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami may return. Shami has been out of the Indian team since the ODI World Cup 2023 due to injury. He underwent a heel operation in February.

In such a situation, if Bumrah is given rest, then fast bowler Mohammed Shami will lead the fast bowling attack. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has said that Bumrah is a great fast bowler and he has to be used carefully. Gambhir had said that anyone would want Bumrah in their team. You want him to play important matches but workload management is important.

Let us tell you that due to the kind of bowling action Bumrah has, there is a high possibility of him getting injured. Now it will be interesting to see how much truth there is in these reports. Let us tell you that India has to play two Test matches against Bangladesh, which is going to start from 19 September.