Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has strongly criticized how Jasprit Bumrah’s workload is being managed, saying that when you’re playing for India, you need to give your absolute best. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan pointed out that playing for the country also means playing for your teammates, and there’s no room for holding back during crucial moments.
Bumrah, who has been closely monitored by the team management since his back injury on the Australia tour, is being used carefully in the current series, with the captain and coach deciding he will play only three of the five Test matches. He’s also been given shorter spells to manage his workload. However, Pathan believes this cautious approach could be limiting Bumrah’s impact.
He explained that there shouldn’t be a hard rule about bowling only a certain number of overs. “If you’ve bowled five overs and someone like Joe Root walks in, you can’t say you’re done just because your spell is over. Either you give it your all or take proper rest,” Pathan said. Despite these concerns, Bumrah remains a key player, having taken two five-wicket hauls in the series and continuing to be a major threat for England.
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