Gautam Gambhir supports India’s decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah

Gautam gambhir he supported the decision of the Indian team to rest Jasprit bumrah for another test against England.

The former Indian opener feels that Bumrah has been bowling a lot lately and deserves a break. A playground in Chennai for the second test could provide very little help to the pacers. Therefore, Gambhir stated that it made sense to give the 27-year-old a much-needed rest.

Gautam Gambhir explained that the break will help Jasprit Bumrah stay fresh for the crucial pink ball test in Ahmedabad. Visiting Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gambhir said:

“I think it’s a good decision to rest him. He’ll be ready to go to the pink ball test game. There’s nothing here for fast bowlers, and he bowled a lot of cars in Australia and the first test match, so I think it was very good decision from a team management point of view. “

“You would like to have Jasprit Bumrah for key test matches” – Gautam Gambhir

“I’m not sure if Jasprit Bumraha should be selected for the second test match. India should save him for the pink ball test match in Motera. Bumraha is the X factor in the series, no matter what surfaces to play on.” – Gautam Gambhir

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Jasprit Bumrah missed the fourth test of the Granica-Gavaskar 2020-21 trophy due to abdominal strain. Gambhir believes it is imperative to manage the speed of the gear and keep it fresh for important matches.

“You would like to have Jasprit Bumrahu for the key crucial matches, the pink ball and the fourth check and there will be no gaps between them. So I think that is the right decision,” Gambhir said.

Mohammed Siraj, who replaced Jasprit Bumrah, was one of three changes for Team India in the second test. The hosts opted for the first hit and were 106-3 at lunch on Day 1.

This is a combination of revs with which India would have landed on the first test had Axar Patel been in form. Siraj is a good exponent of reverse swing, so it could be effective and to that extent the absence of Bumre may not be so great on this surface.

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