Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah won’t be playing all five Test matches for India on the England tour. Bumrah will most likely play three or four Test matches based on his fitness.
Bumrah’s absence in one or two Test matches will be a huge setback for the Indian team, as Bumrah’s impact in overseas Test matches is way more than any other player.
Ajit Agarkar confirms Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for the England tour
Jasprit Bumrah suffered an injury in the Australia tour and then missed the Champions Trophy 2025 and a few games of the ongoing IPL season.
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Bumrah’s workload has been managed wisely by the management because if Bumrah suffered another back injury, then it might be the end of his Test career.
“Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah won’t be available for all five Tests against England from what physiotherapists have told us,” Agarkar said, according to PTI.
Agarkar also revealed as to why Bumrah was not considered for the leadership role.
The Indian chief selector stated, “Bumrah is More important to us as a player. Once you’re managing people, there’s a lot that takes out of you. We’ve had a chat with him, he’s okay with it. He knows where his body is.”
