"England will be happy" - Owais Shah on reports of Jasprit Bumrah being rested for 4th Test

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the biggest reasons behind India’s bowling dominance in the ongoing Test series against England. Bumrah is currently the leading wicket-taker of the series and has picked up 17 wickets at an average of 13.64. Bumrah picked up a six-fer in the second Test match played in Vizag and wrote the script of India’s 106-run victory.

Former England cricketer Owais Shah believes that England would like Jasprit Bumrah to miss the fourth Test match set to be played later next week in Ranchi. Shah stated that the Three Lions would like a turning wicket because they have played well against the spinners in the series so far. He added that the visitors have faced problems in facing Jasprit Bumrah and believes that they will be happy if he is rested.

Owais Shah believes England won’t like to play Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth Test

Owais Shah said to Colors Cineplex, “I feel England will like a turning wicket because the way they have batted against spin in this series, they haven’t faced any difficulties. They have faced problems mostly against Jasprit Bumrah. I heard Bumrah is probably being rested for the next match. England will be happy if Jasprit Bumrah is rested.”

There are speculations that Jasprit Bumrah shall miss the fourth Test match as he may be rested for the sake of workload management. Bumrah has had an injury-prone career and remained out of international cricket for almost a year. Bumrah faced a back injury and went under his rehabilitation period at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

Jasprit Bumrah has been in brilliant form since he returned to international cricket. Bumrah has made a tremendous comeback to the cricket field and has returned with more pace and accuracy. Bumrah has been brilliant with his yorkers and slower ones, which are his key strengths. He also picked up 21 wickets during the ODI World Cup 2023 and remained in the fourth spot on the list of leading wicket-takers.

Jasprit Bumrah has been in brilliant form in the ongoing Test series against England. Bumrah has picked up wickets with the new and the old ball. The ace Indian pacer has been able to showcase his brilliant ability of reverse swing and has struck on necessary occasions for the Indian team. Bumrah will once again aim to repeat his form against England in the fourth Test match and hand over the team another win.

India were able to achieve a record victory in the third Test match played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The hosts handed over a 434-run defeat to England and recorded their highest-ever win in Test cricket. India gained a 2-1 lead in the five-match series and now would be aiming to win the series in Ranchi by winning the fourth Test match.

India are currently placed in the second spot of the World Test Championship 2023-25 standings and would be aiming to move to the first spot and qualify for another final of the WTC.