Only three of the five Test matches will feature Jasprit Bumrah, according to India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, ahead of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Two of the first three Test matches have already seen the talismanic seamer. Therefore, he ought to play in the fifth Test match in London or the fourth in Manchester.
However, with India behind 1-2 going into the next two Test matches, former England cricketer David Lloyd believes Gambhir may need to alter his plans regarding Bumrah’s participation.
Gautam Gambhir, the coach, has stated that he will play in three of the five Test matches.
Thus, he has an option. Two more matches remain. He has two games under his belt. He ought to attend this upcoming game at Old Trafford if they are sincere about their promises. However, they are able to manoeuvre that, aren’t they? You would imagine he would play at The Oval as well if he plays this next game at Old Trafford and they win to make it 2-2. I’m speculating, but I believe he’ll see where they are in the following game. He won’t play if England loses 3-1. However, Lloyd stated on TalkSport Cricket that he would play at the Oval if the score was 2-2.
In the first Test at Headingley and the third Test at Lord’s, Bumrah scored five runs. India, however, lost both games. After Bumrah was rested, Akash Deep took ten wickets to lead the Asian giants in the second Test match at Edgbaston. Lloyd expressed his opinions about India losing games despite having Bumrah in the starting lineup.
“That is remarkable. He is regarded as the world’s best bowler, and it was remarked that they lose more when he plays than when he doesn’t. He is also a really good guy, but his actions are clumsy and rude,” he continued.
On Wednesday, July 23, the eagerly awaited fourth Test at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester begins. Before that match, Bumrah will rest for eight days. His participation will be crucial for the team coached by Shubman Gill as they attempt to bring the series back to parity.
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