During the announcement of India's squad for the Test tour of England, chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Bumrah was advised not to contest consecutive Tests as part of his workload management
Bumrah noted a clear difference in quality, recalling how the Dukes ball in 2018 held its shape better and offered consistent swing throughout
Mohammed Siraj, who was bowling in tandem with him, held Bumrah's hand and lifted it for the crowd, prompting a loud cheer
Bumrah also equalled Wasim Akram's record for most Test fifers by an Asian player in SENA countries
Jasprit Bumrah's return to the India playing 11 in the 3rd Test against England at Lord's will shuffle the pack again with Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar likely to lose their place for the clash.
Bumrah was rested for the second match at Edgbaston to manage his workload on the long English tour
Arshdeep Singh already has plenty of experience with the red ball in England due to his time with Kent in county cricket
With just days to go before the second Test in Birmingham, the team may face an even tougher challenge, playing without their premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah.
Notably, the last two captains, i.e., Gill and Bumrah, have both lost their debut game to England while defending a target in excess of 350 runs.
The heartwarming gesture was shared by Bumrah's wife, TV presenter Sanjana Ganesan, via an Instagram story, which quickly captured the attention of cricket fans.
Bumrah's five-wicket haul saw India escape with a small but critical 6-run lead in the first innings
On Day 2 itself, Bumrah already made headlines by dismissing Ben Duckett with a seaming delivery, making him the most successful Asian bowler in SENA countries
Despite Bumrah's brilliance, England ended the day on 209/3 in reply to India's imposing 471, with Ollie Pope leading the resistance.
Manjrekar compared Bumrah's consistent wicket-taking ability to that of Sir Richard Hadlee, New Zealand's legendary fast bowler.
Bumrah, with three wickets, was India's only successful bowler on day 2
Bumrah said adapting from the high-speed T20 format to the grind of Test cricket demands careful workload planning
Bumrah said that while his body is in good shape post a hectic IPL, he has been training carefully to adjust to the rigours of Test cricket
Topping the list of all-time leading wicket-takers in IPL history is Yuzvendra Chahal. The leg-spinner has claimed 205 wickets in 161 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 22.61.
Bumrah emphasized the importance of smart workload management, stating, "I don't chase specific milestones anymore. I focus on staying fit and giving my best without burdening myself with numbers."
Agarkar, during the press conference, said that they cannot pick 500 players in the squad, so some names are bound to miss out.