Sanjay Manjrekar expresses concern over India’s bowling in Bumrah’s absence

Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted that India’s chances will be much improved by Bumrah’s arrival. Even though he took five wickets in the first Test at Leeds, India lost, which makes the Birmingham Test even more important.

Jasprit Bumrah’s availability is still a huge concern for India ahead of the second Test at Edgbaston, which is set to start on July 2. The right-arm bowler was supposed to play in three of the five Test matches in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, according to the team management.

He has bowled 42 or 43 (43.4) overs in five days, and there will be a couple more days off (between the first and the second Test), according to the breakdown. Therefore, my reasoning is to ask him how he’s feeling. See him in the nets, speak with his doctor and physiotherapist, and if he’s nearly fully healthy, play him,” Sanjay Manjrekar stated on JioHotstar.

According to Sanjay Manjrekar ]< India’s biggest wins in recent years have occurred when the bowlers have come through to save the team. In the first Test, India set a difficult target of 371 runs, but England easily chased it thanks to a spectacular century from Ben Duckett.

“Without Bumrah, I’m very concerned about our bowling unless Kuldeep Yadav saves India. In recent years, India’s greatest victories have been when the bowlers entered the fray to save them.

Sanjay Manjrekar continued, “India simply didn’t score enough runs, but their bowlers saved them.”

The former cricket player, who hit hundreds in both of the first Test innings, also voiced confidence that Rishabh Pant will maintain his excellent form throughout the series.

“He likes to bat in Test cricket.” In Test cricket, hitting two hundreds drains a batter’s mental energy more than their physical one. However, you have the same kind of reserve to earn another hundred after scoring 100 in the first innings and 48 hours later. An outstanding player have that quality, Sanjay Manjrekarvsaid.