Big boost! Jasprit Bumrah set to play all 5 Test matches against England if...

In a major boost for the India National Cricket Team, the former bowling coach of the side, Bharat Arun, has said that the pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah can play all five Test matches against England if one condition is met.

Team India have already landed in England and started their preparations for the five-match Test series, which will be played across Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord’s in London, Old Trafford in Manchester, and The Oval (Kia Oval) in London.

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Jasprit Bumrah Advised Not To Play All 5 Tests

Bumrah is arguably the best bowler in the world at the moment, but being the best takes a lot out of him as he gives his 200% every time he steps onto the field, and his body suffers a breakdown.

Despite being injury-prone, Bumrah has achieved immense success and has made several stunning comebacks from injuries. His most recent injury came during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 as he hurt his back and missed out on the crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Although he returned to full fitness and bowled remarkably well for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, he will not be available for all five Test matches in England.

During the Test squad announcement, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that the premier pacer has been advised by the medical staff not to play five back-to-back Test matches against England.

Bumrah is in line to play three out of five matches against the Three Lions, and the head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has said that they are yet to decide in which matches they will unleash the right-arm pacer.

The practice sessions can be toned down for him - Bharat Arun

In an interaction with RevSportz, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun highlighted the importance of managing the workload of Jasprit Bumrah, as bowling very little will also cause injuries to him.

"See, it is such that too much bowling and too little bowling, both cause injuries. They are a perfect recipe for some bowler to get injured. So, obviously, we cannot control the number of overs that Jasprit Bumrah bowls in a match," he said.

"But according to the number of overs he bowls in the match, the practice sessions can be toned down for him where he needs to be working on his recovery. It can be a strength training session in the gym or some recovery work with the physios. So, handling him will be very crucial. And as you rightly mentioned, Bumrah's presence in the team adds a huge value. Not only he does well, he rallies the other bowlers," he added.

Jasprit Bumrah can be preserved and play in all the five Test matches

Bharat Arun further said that Jasprit Bumrah can feature in all five Test matches against England if other bowlers provide him with adequate support and don't overburden him with the responsibility of getting breakthroughs. He elaborated:

"The confidence which they ride in with Jasprit Bumrah being in the side would definitely add a lot of value to this team. So, ideally, I would expect him to play all the Test matches. If there is very good support from the other bowlers, Bumrah can be preserved and play in all the five Test matches.

"If he is going to be bowling, taking a lot of the workload, then I am afraid he will not be ready for all the five Tests. So, how the other bowlers support him becomes very vital. So, we've got to take it as you go, rather than saying he is good for first three Test matches, then you need to give him a break. The other bowlers can help Bumrah play in all the Test matches if they are bowling really well."