'Pull Jasprit Bumrah out of Tests!': R Ashwin drops bombshell on India’s pace ace

Jasprit Bumrah’s Workload Under Review

Jasprit Bumrah’s heavy playing schedule has sparked debate among former cricketers. Ravichandran Ashwin recently suggested that Bumrah might need to be rested from Test matches to manage his fitness and longevity in international cricket.

Ashwin’s Remark Raises Eyebrows

Speaking on his YouTube show, R. Ashwin commented:

“If Bumrah bowls the way he does in every format, he could face serious fatigue in a few years.”

He added that India’s long-term success in major tournaments depends on keeping Bumrah fresh rather than pushing him through every series.

AB de Villiers Shares a Similar Concern

Former South African star AB de Villiers echoed Ashwin’s thoughts. He pointed out that Bumrah’s aggressive bowling workload across formats could risk injury and early burnout. De Villiers emphasized that strategic rest, especially during less critical Test series, could preserve the pacer’s peak performance for marquee events.

Why The Concern Matters

India’s schedule features constant cricketing commitments, from bilateral series to ICC tournaments. Bumrah, being the spearhead of India’s pace attack, has often carried much of the burden. His recurring stress fractures from past years underline the importance of workload management.

Team Strategy Going Forward

Selectors and the Indian team management may now face a balancing act—rotating Bumrah without weakening India’s Test bowling strength. Resting him selectively could extend his international career while ensuring he remains decisive in limited-overs formats.

“The focus should be on quality, not quantity,” Ashwin concluded, emphasizing performance sustainability over continuous play.

Author’s Summary: Ashwin and de Villiers urge India to protect Bumrah’s fitness by resting him from certain Tests to preserve his dominance across formats.

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