



Jasprit Bumrah has been an intense subject of discussion over workload management, especially during and after the five-match Test series against England.
The cheeky statement left the audience in splits and instantly caught the attention of fans online, with many celebrating the sweet show of support for Bumrah.
If India plays the Asia Cup final on September 28, then there will be four games in seven days for them.
While the Indian batting lineup shone, the bowlers struggled, with Jasprit Bumrah ending up as the most expensive among them.
“I believe Jasprit Bumrah should be rested for the Pakistan game, so he’s available for the bigger match on Sunday, the 28th," said Sunil Gavaskar.
Jasprit Bumrah wrapped up his spell with impressive figures of 1 for 19 from three overs, once again proving his reputation as one of the deadliest bowlers in world cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah's workload remains a major focus as it became a hot topic during the recently-concluded England Test series, where he skipped matches to maintain his fitness.
Workload management has been a hotly debated topic of late in Indian cricket circles after lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah played only three Tests in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
India will kick off their campaign against the UAE on September 10, while the much-debated game against arch-rival Pakistan is scheduled for September 14.
For India, a fully fit and firing Bumrah could make all the difference in their quest for continental and global glory.
Irfan Pathan posed a serious question, possibly a dig at BCCI over the handling of Jasprit Bumrah.
Bumrah has lately emerged as one of the best all-format bowler, having repeatedly delivered match-winning performances against strong opponents.
As Jasprit Bumrah's fitness continue to remain a hot topic among cricket enthusiast, ex-India bowling coach Bharat Arun shared an unheard story about the pacer from his younger days.
The two heavyweights brought out their trademark competitiveness, refusing to concede ground in what turned into a riveting mini-battle.
Jasprit Bumrah has been picked up in the Asia Cup T20I team, where he will spearhead the bowling attack in the UAE.
With the Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement approaching, doubts linger over Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion as he is expected to play the upcoming Test series against West Indies.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar also said that a player's influence is not always diminished by playing fewer games.
Asia Cup 2025: Jasprit Bumrah's fitness was in doubt after he was released from the squad early during the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar trophy.
While Azharuddin praised Siraj and Prasidh Krishna for stepping up at Edgbaston and The Oval, he maintained that resting Bumrah when he’s not injured is not the right approach.
Given that Shubman Gill is expected to be selected as Suryakumar Yadav's deputy, Axar Patel may lose his position as India's current vice-captain role.
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3732 | 124 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3581 | 116 |
| 3 | England | 4469 | 112 |
| 4 | India | 4064 | 104 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2409 | 96 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 2050 | 82 |
| 8 | West Indies | 2036 | 70 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1888 | 63 |
| 10 | Ireland | 185 | 23 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 208 | 12 |
| 12 | Afghanistan | 62 | 10 |