You must exercise some self-control and discernment in how you use your body: Jasprit Bumrah

The Indian team for the forthcoming England series, scheduled for June, has been revealed. The health of Jasprit Bumrah, who will be a vital bowler for the Indian team entering the five-match series, is one of the most talked-about issues.

According to reports, Jasprit Bumrah was among the leading candidates to captain the squad in England. However, because of his workload and fitness concerns, the 31-year-old bowler stated that his body might not be able to handle the demands of five Test matches. As a result, the management chose Shubman Gill to captain the team. Jasprit Bumrah has been candid about his fitness issues on Michael Clarke’s “Beyond 23” podcast. The 2024 T20 World Cup champion has discussed the difficulties he faces in comprehending his body and mentality while attempting to manage his workload.

Naturally, it is difficult for one person to continue playing everything for an extended period of time. Although I’ve been doing it for a while, you finally need to know where your body is headed and what the key tournament is. You must use your body with a certain amount of discretion and intelligence. As a cricket player, I would always want to keep going and never give up. However, I don’t look at stats or make goals. “I’ve never been able to accomplish the goals I’ve set,” Jasprit Bumrah stated in the podcast.

“I started this sport because I want to enjoy it, so I just try.” The India pace bowling star continued, “Take each day as it comes and make memories because that’s all I’ll remember at the end of the sport.”

My family comes before my work: Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah also talked candidly about his priorities, explicitly stating that his family comes before his work. Bumrah has stated that since his family will always be there and he won’t be playing cricket for the rest of his life, it is crucial to prioritise them.

“You know that my family will always come first, therefore that’s more important to me than my work. I consider two things to be important. My family comes first, followed by my game, the former India Test captain asserted.

Since I won’t be playing cricket all the time, I have to prioritise, and I do. I’m not a cricket player in their eyes. I’m a human, and as a young father, I can tell you that when I saw my son, he picked up the ball and began playing with it, which is not a good idea right now,” he continued.