‘If Ashes were on, could Cummins manage workload?’ – Irfan Pathan on Bumrah’s case

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan recently discussed workload management, citing Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins. The workload management of players has been a topic of conversation recently, but Bumrah’s case has Indian cricket fans curious about his future.

Former India all-rounder said Bumrah should be taken care of and workload management should not be discussed during a series (referring to previous debates during the England series). Irfan compared Bumrah’s condition to Pat Cummins‘, suggesting that Bumrah’s Australian opponent can teach him about body preservation.

The Indian team treasures Jasprit Bumrah. We must take care of him, but once a series begins, task management should not be discussed. Considering task management midway through a series won’t work. Pat Cummins, however, has started regulating his workload. Before the Ashes, he will miss several series.

Will Pat Cummins control his workload or go all-out for the Ashes? “Irfan told Sony Sports Network.

Bumrah will play only three matches on the tour, as announced before the five-match series between England and India. A lot of criticism went to the Indian management and Bumrah for his pick-and-choose approach. It was also noted that Bumrah gives his all to Mumbai Indians almost every IPL season.

The 15-man Asia Cup squad includes Bumrah. India’s frontline pacer last played a T20I in June 2024, during their T20 World Cup triumph. Bumrah last played ODIs in November 2023 when Rohit Sharma’s team finished second in the World Cup.