Jasprit Bumrah the most selfish Indian player!! Team first orders given

Former England batter Mark Butcher made a strong statement about India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the second Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The cricketer-turned-commentator said that Bumrah should prioritize the national cricket team over his personal wish to play at Lord's.

Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler for India in England's first innings of the series opener at Headingley. The fast bowler picked up 5 wickets for 83 runs despite receiving little support from the other bowlers. However, he went wicketless in the second innings as England chased down a massive 371-run target.

With five Tests in the series, the Indian team management is closely monitoring Bumrah’s workload. A strategic decision has been made to limit him to three matches, prioritizing his fitness and workload.

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Jasprit Bumrah Is Going to Be a Huge Talking Point - Mark Butcher

Mark Butcher opened up about Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management during the ongoing Test series. With India trailing 1–0 in the five-match series, Butcher emphasized that the fast bowler’s selection should be based on the team’s needs, not personal goals.

“Bumrah is going to be a huge talking point as to whether or not this is one of his three Test matches. I think it has to be, it absolutely has to be. Six day break after Headingley, 1-0 down, he plays. I know he wants to play at Lord's but the needs of the team and the series are more important than his wish to play a Test at Lord's,” Butcher told Wisden.

You Take Your Chances at the Back-End - Mark Butcher

Mark Butcher said that India's focus should be on leveling the series rather than saving Jasprit Bumrah for later matches. He said that Bumrah could still be available for the Lord's Test.

"And who knows, he might get through this one okay and be fine for Lord's, and then you take your chances at the back-end."

Before the start of the series, Bumrah revealed in an interview that he was expected to feature in only three of the five Tests, as part of a pre-planned workload management strategy. Mohammed Siraj will lead the pace attack, with Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna in the second Test.

Jasprit Bumrah Captained Team India the Last Time They Played a Test at Edgbaston

Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian side for the first time in 2022 during the team's last Test at Edgbaston. India suffered a seven-wicket loss as England chased down 378, with centuries from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow.

Edgbaston has been an unhappy hunting ground for India. Since their first appearance there in 1967, they’ve played eight Tests, managing only one draw—in 1986 under Kapil Dev—while losing the other seven.

Following England’s successful 371-run chase in the Leeds Test, questions have emerged over India’s bowling, lower-order contributions, and sloppy fielding. Another victory for Ben Stokes’ side would put India in a near-impossible position to win the series.

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