Is India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah leaving Mumbai Indians? Well, that’s what his latest Instagram story has suggested. Bumrah, who played a key role in India’s Asia Cup triumph, has left netizens guessing while the team returns to back to homeland. If anything is true and is not a promotional stunt, it could be the biggest trade in IPL history.<h2>What is the Bumrah post?</h2>In an Instagram story posted on Monday (Sep 29), Bumrah’s caption read “Yes, the rumours are true! I am joining my 3rd Blue Team. Revealing tomorrow.”&nbsp;This caption quickly left netizens guessing, as few predicted he would leave the Mumbai Indians, the IPL franchise where he has served his entire career. In 145 IPL matches for the Mumbai Indians, he has taken 183 wickets and has been retained in every auction window. With the IPL trade window before the mini-auction, Bumrah could be a conflict of interest in case he is made available.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;In case he ends up joining another IPL team that dons blue colours, he may well be on his way to Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, or Rajasthan Royals. However, it is unlikely that he will be leaving the Mumbai Indians as he has a huge fan base.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;He has huge fan support, backed by the franchise, and is more of a commercial asset to the team.<h2>Bumrah plays huge role in Asia Cup 2025</h2>In the recently concluded Asia Cup 2025, Jasprit Bumrah played a huge role for India as the Men in Blue won the continental showpiece. India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final as they got the better of the arch-rivals for the third time in the Asia Cup 2025.&nbsp;

Jasprit Bumrah's caption left netizens guessing as few predicted him to leave the Mumbai Indians, IPL franchise, where he has served his entire career.

Is India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah leaving Mumbai Indians? Well, that’s what his latest Instagram story has suggested. Bumrah, who played a key role in India’s Asia Cup triumph, has left netizens guessing while the team returns to back to homeland. If anything is true and is not a promotional stunt, it could be the biggest trade in IPL history. What is the Bumrah post? In an Instagram story posted on Monday (Sep 29), Bumrah’s caption read “Yes, the rumours are true! I am joining my 3rd Blue Team. Revealing tomorrow.” This caption quickly left netizens guessing, as few predicted he would leave the Mumbai Indians, the IPL franchise where he has served his entire career. In 145 IPL matches for the Mumbai Indians, he has taken 183 wickets and has been retained in every auction window. With the IPL trade window before the mini-auction, Bumrah could be a conflict of interest in case he is made available. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history In case he ends up joining another IPL team that dons blue colours, he may well be on his way to Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, or Rajasthan Royals. However, it is unlikely that he will be leaving the Mumbai Indians as he has a huge fan base. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more He has huge fan support, backed by the franchise, and is more of a commercial asset to the team. Bumrah plays huge role in Asia Cup 2025 In the recently concluded Asia Cup 2025, Jasprit Bumrah played a huge role for India as the Men in Blue won the continental showpiece. India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final as they got the better of the arch-rivals for the third time in the Asia Cup 2025.

Jasprit Bumrah's caption left netizens guessing as few predicted him to leave the Mumbai Indians, IPL franchise, where he has served his entire career.

Jasprit Bumrah to leave Mumbai Indians? Fans left confused as star bowler to join '3rd Blue Team'

In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan in Dubai, Pakistan’s opener Sahibzada Farhan scripts history at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Sep 28). He became the first player in T20 International cricket to hit Jasprit Bumrah for three sixes. The aggressive opener hit two sixes off Bumrah in the Asia Cup Super Four match between India vs Pakistan, adding another one in the tournament's final.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-final-jasprit-bumrah-gives-a-fighter-jet-send-off-to-haris-rauf-watch-1759075865295">IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Final: Jasprit Bumrah gives a ‘fighter jet’ send off to Haris Rauf - WATCH</a><h3>Players with the most sixes against Jasprit Bumrah</h3><ul><li>AB de Villiers (South Africa) - 8 sixes (IPL)</li><li>Virat Kohli (India) - 6 sixes (IPL)</li><li>JP Duminy (South Africa) - 6 sixes (IPL)</li><li>Cummins (Australia) - 5 sixes (IPL)</li><li>Andre Russell (West Indies) - 3 sixes (IPL)</li><li>MS Dhoni (India) - 2 sixes (IPL)</li><li>Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan) - 3 sixes (T20Is)</li></ul><h2>India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Final, Dubai</h2>India bowled out Pakistan for just 146 runs in the Asia Cup final on Sunday (Sep 28). For India, Kuldeep Yadav was the top performer, taking four wickets for 30 runs in his four overs. Varun Chakaravarthy (2/30), Axar Patel (2/26) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) also helped by taking key wickets.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-were-two-broadcasters-present-at-the-toss-during-ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-final-asia-cup-final-ravi-shastri-waqar-younis-1759069211345">Why were two broadcasters present at the toss during Ind vs Pak Asia Cup final?</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the match, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl first. Batting first, Pakistan got off to a strong start with openers Sahibzada Farhan (57 from 38 balls) and Fakhar Zaman (46 from 35 balls), who added 84 runs in less than 10 overs and gave Pakistan a solid platform.&nbsp;But things changed quickly when the Indian spinners, Varun, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel came to bowl and took quick wickets and slowed down Pakistan’s progress.&nbsp;

Pakistan's star opener Sahibzada Farhan delivered a blazing half-century to set the tone as the Men in Green got off to a brilliant start against India in the Asia Cup 2025 Final at Dubai on Sunday (Sep 28).

In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan in Dubai, Pakistan’s opener Sahibzada Farhan scripts history at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Sep 28). He became the first player in T20 International cricket to hit Jasprit Bumrah for three sixes. The aggressive opener hit two sixes off Bumrah in the Asia Cup Super Four match between India vs Pakistan, adding another one in the tournament's final. Also Read - IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Final: Jasprit Bumrah gives a ‘fighter jet’ send off to Haris Rauf - WATCH Players with the most sixes against Jasprit Bumrah AB de Villiers (South Africa) - 8 sixes (IPL) Virat Kohli (India) - 6 sixes (IPL) JP Duminy (South Africa) - 6 sixes (IPL) Cummins (Australia) - 5 sixes (IPL) Andre Russell (West Indies) - 3 sixes (IPL) MS Dhoni (India) - 2 sixes (IPL) Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan) - 3 sixes (T20Is) India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Final, Dubai India bowled out Pakistan for just 146 runs in the Asia Cup final on Sunday (Sep 28). For India, Kuldeep Yadav was the top performer, taking four wickets for 30 runs in his four overs. Varun Chakaravarthy (2/30), Axar Patel (2/26) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) also helped by taking key wickets. Also Read - Why were two broadcasters present at the toss during Ind vs Pak Asia Cup final? Earlier in the match, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl first. Batting first, Pakistan got off to a strong start with openers Sahibzada Farhan (57 from 38 balls) and Fakhar Zaman (46 from 35 balls), who added 84 runs in less than 10 overs and gave Pakistan a solid platform. But things changed quickly when the Indian spinners, Varun, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel came to bowl and took quick wickets and slowed down Pakistan’s progress.

Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan hit a blazing half-century to set the tone as the Men in Green got off to a brilliant start against India in the Asia Cup 2025 Final at Dubai on Sunday (Sep 28).

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Final: Sahibzada Farhan scripts history, becomes first player to achieve THIS record against Bumrah

During the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan in Dubai, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah gave a ‘fighter jet’ send-off to Haris Rauf after breaking his off stump on Sunday (Sep 28). Earlier during the Super Four match between the two teams, Rauf mocked Indian fans by making a controversial 'war-related' gesture, rekindling the tensions between the two countries.&nbsp;In the 18th over, Bumrah clean bowled Rauf off a searing Yorker; after which he gave the Pakistani seamer a taste of his own medicine. During this innings, Rauf had scored just six runs, including a lucky boundary off an edge earlier in the same over.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-final-sahibzada-farhan-scripts-history-becomes-first-player-to-achieve-this-record-against-bumrah-1759073798745">IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Final: Sahibzada Farhan scripts history, becomes first player to achieve THIS record against Bumrah</a>&nbsp;WATCH -

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The matches between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 have been marred by tensions and controversies due to the ongoing political issues between the two countries.It started when Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his team did not shake hands with the Pakistan players after their group stage match in Dubai earlier. In response, Pakistan complained to the ICC and considered withdrawing from the tournament, but ultimately decided to continue participating.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-were-two-broadcasters-present-at-the-toss-during-ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-final-asia-cup-final-ravi-shastri-waqar-younis-1759069211345">Why were two broadcasters present at the toss during Ind vs Pak Asia Cup final?</a>&nbsp;During the tournament final on September 28, both captains again chose not to shake hands at the toss. Besides, a unique arrangement unfolded at the toss, with two different broadcasters (from India and Pakistan) speaking to their respective captains. While the former India coach Ravi Shastri interviewed the Indian captain, ex-Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis spoke to Pakistan’s leader. The same setup is expected during the post-match presentation as well as per the reports.

In the 18th over of the Asia Cup 2025 final match, Bumrah clean bowled Rauf by hitting the off stump. After the wicket, Bumrah repeated the same hand gesture that Rauf had used earlier in the Super 4 stage.

During the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan in Dubai, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah gave a ‘fighter jet’ send-off to Haris Rauf after breaking his off stump on Sunday (Sep 28). Earlier during the Super Four match between the two teams, Rauf mocked Indian fans by making a controversial 'war-related' gesture, rekindling the tensions between the two countries. In the 18th over, Bumrah clean bowled Rauf off a searing Yorker; after which he gave the Pakistani seamer a taste of his own medicine. During this innings, Rauf had scored just six runs, including a lucky boundary off an edge earlier in the same over. Also Read - IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Final: Sahibzada Farhan scripts history, becomes first player to achieve THIS record against Bumrah WATCH -

In the 18th over of the Asia Cup 2025 final, Bumrah clean bowled Rauf off a searing Yorker; after which he gave the Pakistani seamer a taste of his own medicine.&nbsp;

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Final: Jasprit Bumrah gives a ‘fighter jet’ send off to Haris Rauf - WATCH

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has backed premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah despite his lackluster performance in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Bumrah had played three games in the tournament so far and has taken only three wickets while going for 8.36 runs per over - an unusual number for a bowler of his calibre. In the Super Four match against Pakistan, Bumrah had one of the rare bad nights when he was his for 45 runs in four overs including six fours and a six. Bumrah, however, has bowled all his 11 overs in either powerplay or at the death - leaving him with only little room of error.<h2>India assistant coach backs Bumrah after Pakistan performance</h2>As India prepare to take on Bangladesh in their second Super Four match, ten Doeschate said that the team is satisfied with Bumrah's performance, especially given the hard overs he bowls. "It wasn't his most polished performance against Pakistan the other night," ten Doeschate said on the eve of Bangladesh match.Also check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sri-lanka-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-2025-watch-batters-fail-but-spinner-nawaz-hits-three-sixes-in-one-over-to-take-pak-home-in-nervy-chase-1758684106732">Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: WATCH | Batters fail but spinner Nawaz hits three sixes in one over to take Pak home in nervy chase</a>"But we also understand that he's doing an exceptionally tough job to bowl the first three overs, the two [fielders] out, and the last over and the second last over where guys are going as well. There's going to be days where he doesn't get wickets and he's going to go for runs. But in terms of how we set up the team, obviously with two seamers and going spin-heavy, we feel at the moment that's the best job," he added.<h2>A rest day on cards for Bumrah?</h2>A recent injury has brought Bumrah's workload management in the forefront more seriously than before. India now pick him judiciously as evident on the recent five-Test tour of England and had given him a rest in the Asia Cup against Oman as well. A win against Bangladesh will put India in the final with 99 percent certainty and Bumrah might sit out of the match before playing in the final on September 28.

A win against Bangladesh will put India in the final with 99 percent certainty and Bumrah might sit out of the match before playing in the final on September 28.

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has backed premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah despite his lackluster performance in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Bumrah had played three games in the tournament so far and has taken only three wickets while going for 8.36 runs per over - an unusual number for a bowler of his calibre. In the Super Four match against Pakistan, Bumrah had one of the rare bad nights when he was his for 45 runs in four overs including six fours and a six. Bumrah, however, has bowled all his 11 overs in either powerplay or at the death - leaving him with only little room of error. India assistant coach backs Bumrah after Pakistan performance As India prepare to take on Bangladesh in their second Super Four match, ten Doeschate said that the team is satisfied with Bumrah's performance, especially given the hard overs he bowls. "It wasn't his most polished performance against Pakistan the other night," ten Doeschate said on the eve of Bangladesh match. Also check - Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: WATCH | Batters fail but spinner Nawaz hits three sixes in one over to take Pak home in nervy chase "But we also understand that he's doing an exceptionally tough job to bowl the first three overs, the two [fielders] out, and the last over and the second last over where guys are going as well. There's going to be days where he doesn't get wickets and he's going to go for runs. But in terms of how we set up the team, obviously with two seamers and going spin-heavy, we feel at the moment that's the best job," he added. A rest day on cards for Bumrah? A recent injury has brought Bumrah's workload management in the forefront more seriously than before. India now pick him judiciously as evident on the recent five-Test tour of England and had given him a rest in the Asia Cup against Oman as well. A win against Bangladesh will put India in the final with 99 percent certainty and Bumrah might sit out of the match before playing in the final on September 28.

A win against Bangladesh will put India in the final with 99 percent certainty and Bumrah might sit out of the match before playing in the final on September 28.

Asia Cup 2025: India assistant coach backs Bumrah amid uncharacteristic performances

Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul has praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for handling and management of pacers including Jasprit Bumrah. The Indian pacer has returned to the shortest format of the game after nearly 14 months. Bumrah's workload management has been a topic of discussion ever since he picked up a second back stress fracture in January 2025 during the Test tour of Australia. The pacer has since played in IPL 2025 and three out of five Tests on England tour. Gul also compared it to Pakistan's team culture and said that management is absent in Pakistan.<h2>Gul calls out Pakistan team culture</h2>Gul, while talking on a show on Pakistan based channel PTV, said that the rotation policy isn't present in Pakistan team culture. He added that the preference is given to the performance and not the senior players who are coming out of injury.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-coach-says-mohamed-nawaz-ranked-30-in-t20is-is-world-s-best-spinner-1757661442022">Pak coach says Mohamed Nawaz, ranked 30 in T20Is, is 'world's best spinner'</a>“Unfortunately, in our (Pakistan cricket’s) system, in our culture, the problem is that when we also used to play, any senior player was hesitant. If he’s even 70-80% fit, he would say, ‘I want to play’. This was because if another player comes in and performs, then a rotation policy is not in our culture. We only look at the performance: this new guy has performed, so bring him in and let him play. So, I think this trust should be developed (in Pakistan cricket culture) and the rotation policy should be there. Your priority should be the senior player when he gets fit, you should play him,” Gul said.<h2>Pakistan start Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Oman</h2>Pakistan are coming into the Asia Cup 2025 as winner of the tri-series involving Afghanistan and UAE. They start their campaign against Oman on Friday (Sep 12) in Dubai. This is the first time Pakistan will face Oman in the T20Is which is playing for the first time in the continental tournament.

Gul said that the rotation policy isn't present in Pakistan team culture. He added that the preference is given to the performance and not the senior players who are coming out of injury.

Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul has praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for handling and management of pacers including Jasprit Bumrah. The Indian pacer has returned to the shortest format of the game after nearly 14 months. Bumrah's workload management has been a topic of discussion ever since he picked up a second back stress fracture in January 2025 during the Test tour of Australia. The pacer has since played in IPL 2025 and three out of five Tests on England tour. Gul also compared it to Pakistan's team culture and said that management is absent in Pakistan. Gul calls out Pakistan team culture Gul, while talking on a show on Pakistan based channel PTV, said that the rotation policy isn't present in Pakistan team culture. He added that the preference is given to the performance and not the senior players who are coming out of injury. Also Read - Pak coach says Mohamed Nawaz, ranked 30 in T20Is, is 'world's best spinner' “Unfortunately, in our (Pakistan cricket’s) system, in our culture, the problem is that when we also used to play, any senior player was hesitant. If he’s even 70-80% fit, he would say, ‘I want to play’. This was because if another player comes in and performs, then a rotation policy is not in our culture. We only look at the performance: this new guy has performed, so bring him in and let him play. So, I think this trust should be developed (in Pakistan cricket culture) and the rotation policy should be there. Your priority should be the senior player when he gets fit, you should play him,” Gul said. Pakistan start Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Oman Pakistan are coming into the Asia Cup 2025 as winner of the tri-series involving Afghanistan and UAE. They start their campaign against Oman on Friday (Sep 12) in Dubai. This is the first time Pakistan will face Oman in the T20Is which is playing for the first time in the continental tournament.

Gul said that the rotation policy isn't present in Pakistan team culture. He added that the preference is given to the performance and not the senior players who are coming out of injury.

Ex-Pak pacer lauds Bumrah's workload management by BCCI and calls out Pakistan 'team culture'

Jasprit Bumrah is arguably India's best pacer till date and Indian team knows how important his impact in a match could be. Bumrah recently played in an away Test series against England. The pacer was made available for three of five Tests citing workload management. Prior to travelling to England, Bumrah had proved his fitness by playing in IPL 2025 for Mumbai Indians post the surgery for an injury he picked up on Australia Test tour in January 2025. Bumrah has now been included in Asia Cup 2025 and is expected to play in India's campaign opener against UAE on Sep 10.<h2>Ex-India player Ajay Jadeja no happy with Bumrah playing vs UAE</h2>Former India player Ajay Jadeja has shared his discontent over the possibility of Bumrah playing in the Asia Cup 2025 match against UAE. The concern comes amid increasing talk about Bumrah's workload management and UAE not being a tough opponent in comparison.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-star-who-played-for-csk-and-mi-becomes-the-most-expensive-sa20-player-has-shared-dressing-rooms-with-bumrah-dhoni-and-rohit-1757491366827">IPL star who played for CSK and MI becomes the most expensive SA20 player</a>“What is the need to play Bumrah tomorrow, man? Usually, you keep him wrapped in cotton wool. Now you need Bumrah even against the UAE Either don’t protect him at all, or if you need to preserve him, then do it in this type of match. Logic dictates that, but we never do things with logic,” Ajay Jadeja said on air while speaking to official broadcaster.<h2>When did Bumrah last play in T20I?</h2>Bumrah's last T20I was the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa nearly 14 months ago. The bowler had turned the game around in his last two overs and India eventually won the title - their second in the format and fourth overall. He since has played in the IPL where he turned around MI's fortune after coming back into the XI. Overall, Bumrah has played 70 T20Is and has taken 89 wickets with a best of 3/7.

Former India player Ajay Jadeja has shared his discontent over the possibility of Bumrah playing in the Asia Cup 2025 match against UAE. The concern comes amid increasing talk about Bumrah's workload management and UAE not being a tough opponent in comparison.

Jasprit Bumrah is arguably India's best pacer till date and Indian team knows how important his impact in a match could be. Bumrah recently played in an away Test series against England. The pacer was made available for three of five Tests citing workload management. Prior to travelling to England, Bumrah had proved his fitness by playing in IPL 2025 for Mumbai Indians post the surgery for an injury he picked up on Australia Test tour in January 2025. Bumrah has now been included in Asia Cup 2025 and is expected to play in India's campaign opener against UAE on Sep 10. Ex-India player Ajay Jadeja no happy with Bumrah playing vs UAE Former India player Ajay Jadeja has shared his discontent over the possibility of Bumrah playing in the Asia Cup 2025 match against UAE. The concern comes amid increasing talk about Bumrah's workload management and UAE not being a tough opponent in comparison. Also Read - IPL star who played for CSK and MI becomes the most expensive SA20 player “What is the need to play Bumrah tomorrow, man? Usually, you keep him wrapped in cotton wool. Now you need Bumrah even against the UAE Either don’t protect him at all, or if you need to preserve him, then do it in this type of match. Logic dictates that, but we never do things with logic,” Ajay Jadeja said on air while speaking to official broadcaster. When did Bumrah last play in T20I? Bumrah's last T20I was the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa nearly 14 months ago. The bowler had turned the game around in his last two overs and India eventually won the title - their second in the format and fourth overall. He since has played in the IPL where he turned around MI's fortune after coming back into the XI. Overall, Bumrah has played 70 T20Is and has taken 89 wickets with a best of 3/7.

Former India player Ajay Jadeja has shared his discontent over the possibility of Bumrah playing in the Asia Cup 2025 match against UAE. The concern comes amid increasing talk about Bumrah's workload management and UAE not being a tough opponent in comparison.

Asia Cup 2025: Jadeja doesn't want Bumrah to play vs UAE - Here's why

From Jasprit Bumrah to Shaheen Afridi, here is a look at the top five pacers to watch out for in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. This list also includes Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana.

From Jasprit Bumrah to Shaheen Afridi, here is a look at the top five pacers to watch out for in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. This list also includes Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana.

From Jasprit Bumrah to Shaheen Afridi, 5 pacers to watch out for in upcoming Asia Cup 2025

Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes that Team India has the strength to win the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE next month (from September 9). The 15-member Indian squad, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, will begin their tournament campaign against the UAE on September 10. Sehwag highlighted three players who he feels could play a big role in India’s success in this tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;Apart from star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who returns to T20Is after last year’s World Cup final, Sehwag also named India's attacking opener Abhishek Sharma and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy as potential game-changers and match-winners.&nbsp;“I think Abhishek Sharma can be a game-changer. Bumrah is always a game-changer. Varun Chakravarthy, with his mystery bowling, was very effective in the Champions Trophy and in the T20 format as well. So, these are some game changers for India who can win matches on their own," Sehwag said in an interview with Sony Sports.&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah was India’s strike bowler and played a key role in the last T20I World Cup, finishing with 15 wickets. Overall in T20Is, he has 89 wickets from 70 matches at an impressive average of 17.74 and bowling economy of 6.27.&nbsp;Also Check -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-to-watch-out-from-indias-squad-in-asia-cup-2025-varun-chakaravarthy-suryakumar-yadav-hardik-pandya-tilak-varma-abhishek-sharma-1755590667587"> From Hardik Pandya to Abhishek Sharma, 5 players to watch out from India's squad in Asia Cup 2025</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, India's young gun, Abhishek Sharma, has quickly become one of the most dangerous batters in the shortest format. In 17 T20Is, he has scored 535 runs at a brilliant strike rate of 193.84, including two centuries.&nbsp;Varun Chakaravarthy has also impressed with his mystery spin bowling since making his comeback to the national team. In 18 T20Is, he has taken 33 wickets at a bowling average of 14.57, making him a key spin bowling option.&nbsp;In the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, India is placed in Group A with the UAE, Pakistan and Oman. India will meet their arch-rivals, Pakistan, on September 14 and will play their final group match against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. It will be interesting to watch how these three key players will contribute to Team India's success in the upcoming T20I Asia Cup 2025.

In the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, India is placed in Group A with the UAE, Pakistan and Oman. India will face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14 at Dubai International Stadium in the UAE.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes that Team India has the strength to win the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE next month (from September 9). The 15-member Indian squad, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, will begin their tournament campaign against the UAE on September 10. Sehwag highlighted three players who he feels could play a big role in India’s success in this tournament. Apart from star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who returns to T20Is after last year’s World Cup final, Sehwag also named India's attacking opener Abhishek Sharma and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy as potential game-changers and match-winners. “I think Abhishek Sharma can be a game-changer. Bumrah is always a game-changer. Varun Chakravarthy, with his mystery bowling, was very effective in the Champions Trophy and in the T20 format as well. So, these are some game changers for India who can win matches on their own," Sehwag said in an interview with Sony Sports. Jasprit Bumrah was India’s strike bowler and played a key role in the last T20I World Cup, finishing with 15 wickets. Overall in T20Is, he has 89 wickets from 70 matches at an impressive average of 17.74 and bowling economy of 6.27. Also Check - From Hardik Pandya to Abhishek Sharma, 5 players to watch out from India's squad in Asia Cup 2025 On the other hand, India's young gun, Abhishek Sharma, has quickly become one of the most dangerous batters in the shortest format. In 17 T20Is, he has scored 535 runs at a brilliant strike rate of 193.84, including two centuries. Varun Chakaravarthy has also impressed with his mystery spin bowling since making his comeback to the national team. In 18 T20Is, he has taken 33 wickets at a bowling average of 14.57, making him a key spin bowling option. In the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, India is placed in Group A with the UAE, Pakistan and Oman. India will meet their arch-rivals, Pakistan, on September 14 and will play their final group match against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. It will be interesting to watch how these three key players will contribute to Team India's success in the upcoming T20I Asia Cup 2025.

In the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, India is placed in Group A with the UAE, Pakistan and Oman. India will face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14 at Dubai International Stadium in the UAE.

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From Arshdeep Singh to Hardik Pandya, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most wickets in T20Is. This list also includes Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah.

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Just a day after former cricketer-turned-broadcaster <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-cricket-must-not-adjust-for-jasprit-bumrah-sanjay-manjrekar-bold-claim-on-team-india-frontline-quick-1755360673213">Sanjay Manjrekar commented on ace quick Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management</a>, saying how he, and not the Indian Cricket, must be the one adjusting to the cramped cricket calendar, his commentary box mate Aakash Chopra and former India coach John Wright jumped to Bumrah’s support. While Wright took to social media to comment on the matter, arguing Manjrekar missed the point in Bumrah’s case, Chopra feared the worst, saying such remarks could lead to Bumrah's abrupt selection across formats, which could push him towards a potential early retirement.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sanjay Manjrekar misses the point . Although cricket is obviously a team sport, Indians are a nation that idolise their greats . Needed rotation of workloads comes because of the dense cricket calendar for multi format players . Time for the players to make big choices…&mdash; John Wright (@johnwright15) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnwright15/status/1956955330501337322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Indian cricket must not adjust for Bumrah, Bumrah must. That is, if he wants to. By making some tough choices or working even harder on his fitness, this fitness bar can be raised to whatever levels one wants, like all fast bowling greats have done before him," Manjrekar wrote in his column for the Hindustan Times. &nbsp;Bumrah’s workload management came to the limelight after he failed to feature in all Tests on the recently concluded UK tour, playing three of the five matches, as also suggested by the NCA and team doctors, considering his persistent back injuries. Though he (expectedly) excelled in his brief outings, picking 14 wickets across six innings and breaking multiple records alongside, he failed to help India win any game he played in. The visitors, however, won only those two matches where he didn’t feature, with the remaining quicks faring better in his absence. &nbsp;While Manjrekar picked up the same point, saying if a fast bowler (Bumrah here) is not 100% fit and available for selection for all matches (on an away tour), he shall not be leading the pace attack, Chopra admits accepting Bumrah’s case, for what he brings to the table (if he is 100%) and if that means that the team must rest or rotate him, so be it. &nbsp;"I will be honest, I don't think he will play all the Test matches. He is going to pick and choose. Whether it's right or wrong, it's not a moral or ethical debate, is what I think. If you have a player of that level available, play him whenever he can," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp; &nbsp;"There is no bowler like Bumrah. Don't push him forcibly towards early retirement because he is 24-carat pure gold. He is the Kohinoor diamond. The longer he plays, the better it is. I don't think he will play too much Test cricket, but for however long he plays, I would say hold onto it," he continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Bumrah, who missed the final Test against England at the Oval due to niggle, is said to have made himself available for selection for the forthcoming 2025 Asia Cup.

The NCA and team doctors advised the Indian management against playing Bumrah in all matches (on away tours), protecting him from recurring back injuries.

Just a day after former cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar commented on ace quick Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management, saying how he, and not the Indian Cricket, must be the one adjusting to the cramped cricket calendar, his commentary box mate Aakash Chopra and former India coach John Wright jumped to Bumrah’s support. While Wright took to social media to comment on the matter, arguing Manjrekar missed the point in Bumrah’s case, Chopra feared the worst, saying such remarks could lead to Bumrah's abrupt selection across formats, which could push him towards a potential early retirement.

The NCA and team doctors advised the Indian management against playing Bumrah in all matches (on away tours), protecting him from recurring back injuries.

Manjrekar gets heat for Bumrah remarks; Chopra fears worst, says 'Don't push him towards...'

India’s ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah is set to feature in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 after he confirmed his availability for the continental tournament. According to a prominent report, Bumrah is fit again to be available for the Asia Cup after doubts were raised on his fitness during the England tour, where he featured in just three matches. The selectors are set to meet on Tuesday (Aug 19) to decide India’s final squad for the Asia Cup, which will be played in T20 format.&nbsp;<h2>Bumrah available for Asia Cup</h2>"Bumrah has informed the selectors that he will be available for the Asia Cup selection. The selection committee will meet and discuss it when they meet next week," a source was quoted as saying, according to The Indian Express.&nbsp;Bumrah played three matches during the England tour and missed two matches owing to workload management. The pacer has been instrumental for India in all formats, but injuries have limited his involvement in the side.&nbsp;&nbsp;India is set to play against the West Indies immediately after the Asia Cup in a two-match Test series, meaning he could miss that series as part of the workload management. Bumrah was instrumental in India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign in 2024 and will be eager to prove his worth as the next edition is set to take place in February and March 2026.&nbsp;On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav has also reportedly passed his fitness test and will be available for the Asia Cup, which will be played in T20 format. He will be India’s captain for the series despite calls for Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill to take the role.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>When is the Asian Cup 2025?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 9 in the UAE as part of the neutral venue agreement despite India being the host. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with them being divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team will play every other team in the group in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where the four teams will again play in a round robin format.&nbsp;&nbsp;The top two teams from the round robin format will qualify for the final, which takes place on September 21. The entire tournament will be played in a T20I format.&nbsp;India’s high-voltage clash against Pakistan will take place on Sep 14, while the Men in Blue will open their campaign against the UAE on Sep 10. India’s remaining group game against Oman will take place Sep 19, before the Super Four stage begins.

Jasprit Bumrah played three matches during the England tour and missed two matches owing to workload management. The pacer has been instrumental for India in all formats, but injuries have limited his involvement in the side. 

India’s ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah is set to feature in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 after he confirmed his availability for the continental tournament. According to a prominent report, Bumrah is fit again to be available for the Asia Cup after doubts were raised on his fitness during the England tour, where he featured in just three matches. The selectors are set to meet on Tuesday (Aug 19) to decide India’s final squad for the Asia Cup, which will be played in T20 format. Bumrah available for Asia Cup "Bumrah has informed the selectors that he will be available for the Asia Cup selection. The selection committee will meet and discuss it when they meet next week," a source was quoted as saying, according to The Indian Express. Bumrah played three matches during the England tour and missed two matches owing to workload management. The pacer has been instrumental for India in all formats, but injuries have limited his involvement in the side. India is set to play against the West Indies immediately after the Asia Cup in a two-match Test series, meaning he could miss that series as part of the workload management. Bumrah was instrumental in India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign in 2024 and will be eager to prove his worth as the next edition is set to take place in February and March 2026. On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav has also reportedly passed his fitness test and will be available for the Asia Cup, which will be played in T20 format. He will be India’s captain for the series despite calls for Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill to take the role. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) When is the Asian Cup 2025? The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 9 in the UAE as part of the neutral venue agreement despite India being the host. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with them being divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team will play every other team in the group in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where the four teams will again play in a round robin format. The top two teams from the round robin format will qualify for the final, which takes place on September 21. The entire tournament will be played in a T20I format. India’s high-voltage clash against Pakistan will take place on Sep 14, while the Men in Blue will open their campaign against the UAE on Sep 10. India’s remaining group game against Oman will take place Sep 19, before the Super Four stage begins.

Jasprit Bumrah played three matches during the England tour and missed two matches owing to workload management. The pacer has been instrumental for India in all formats, but injuries have limited his involvement in the side.&nbsp;

Fit again Jasprit Bumrah set to feature in India's Asia Cup 2025 squad - Report

Cricket broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar is known for making bold statements, and this time was no different. Lately, he has made some remarks on why Jasprit Bumrah should not be Team India’s frontline seamer, also suggesting how he, and not Indian cricket, must be the one adjusting. Meanwhile, Bumrah was part of the recently concluded England Tests, featuring in just three of the five matches, as also earlier suggested by the NCA and team doctors, considering his persistent back injuries over the years. While India did not win any match that he featured in, the pace attack fared well in his absence, helping India come from behind and square the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (2-2).&nbsp;Manjrekar, who called out the games from the commentary box, shared his opinion in his column for Hindustan Times (HT), suggesting that the selectors must now take some harsh calls to safeguard players’ careers and, more importantly, Indian cricket.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-t20i-captain-suryakumar-yadav-clears-fitness-test-ahead-of-asia-cup-squad-selection-1755358373766">India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav clears fitness test ahead of Asia Cup squad selection</a> &nbsp;"The game will always show us the mirror, however much we try and gloss over things. It was poetic justice that the two Tests India won were two matches Bumrah did not play,” Manjrekar wrote. "This should embolden the Indian selectors to make some hard choices when it comes to big-name players. This series has been a great lesson to them and to us too, the two Test victories India achieved did not feature Virat (Kohli), (Cheteshwar) Pujara, Rohit (Sharma), (Mohammed) Shami and Bumrah too! It reminded us of the eternal truth of sport and life, no one, however great, is indispensable. And this is how India must handle Bumrah," he added in his column for HT.&nbsp;The former India and Mumbai batter also wrote that if Bumrah cannot play two games in a row or even more on the upcoming tours, he must not be leading the pace attack.&nbsp; &nbsp;"If he cannot play more than two matches in a row or sometimes even more than one, he must not be your frontline pick. Players who are match fit, eager, keen to play and perform should be picked any day for me over a highly skilled player. It will motivate such enthusiastic players even more. This is not an idealistic position to take, but it’s the right one for the long-term health of a team sport," Manjrekar continued.<h3>‘He must adjust to Indian Cricket’ &nbsp;</h3>However, he dropped his boldest remark on Bumrah, saying no one is bigger than the game, and that he should be the one adjusting to how Indian Cricket operates and not the other way around. He also suggested that longevity and durability are imperative for Jasprit, and given his status, he must be 100% fit and ready to deliver for his team whenever they need him. &nbsp;"As for Bumrah, of whom I am a fan, if he really wants to serve Indian Test cricket, longevity and durability is an imperative for him, it’s after all, the true test of a great athlete is to still turn up when not 100% fit and deliver." &nbsp;"Indian cricket must not adjust for Bumrah, Bumrah must. That is, if he wants to. By making some tough choices or working even harder on his fitness, this fitness bar can be raised to whatever levels one wants, like all fast bowling greats have done before him," Manjrekar added.

Manjrekar suggests that the selectors must now take some harsh calls to safeguard players’ careers and, more importantly, Indian cricket.

Cricket broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar is known for making bold statements, and this time was no different. Lately, he has made some remarks on why Jasprit Bumrah should not be Team India’s frontline seamer, also suggesting how he, and not Indian cricket, must be the one adjusting. Meanwhile, Bumrah was part of the recently concluded England Tests, featuring in just three of the five matches, as also earlier suggested by the NCA and team doctors, considering his persistent back injuries over the years. While India did not win any match that he featured in, the pace attack fared well in his absence, helping India come from behind and square the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (2-2). Manjrekar, who called out the games from the commentary box, shared his opinion in his column for Hindustan Times (HT), suggesting that the selectors must now take some harsh calls to safeguard players’ careers and, more importantly, Indian cricket. Also read | India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav clears fitness test ahead of Asia Cup squad selection "The game will always show us the mirror, however much we try and gloss over things. It was poetic justice that the two Tests India won were two matches Bumrah did not play,” Manjrekar wrote. "This should embolden the Indian selectors to make some hard choices when it comes to big-name players. This series has been a great lesson to them and to us too, the two Test victories India achieved did not feature Virat (Kohli), (Cheteshwar) Pujara, Rohit (Sharma), (Mohammed) Shami and Bumrah too! It reminded us of the eternal truth of sport and life, no one, however great, is indispensable. And this is how India must handle Bumrah," he added in his column for HT. The former India and Mumbai batter also wrote that if Bumrah cannot play two games in a row or even more on the upcoming tours, he must not be leading the pace attack. "If he cannot play more than two matches in a row or sometimes even more than one, he must not be your frontline pick. Players who are match fit, eager, keen to play and perform should be picked any day for me over a highly skilled player. It will motivate such enthusiastic players even more. This is not an idealistic position to take, but it’s the right one for the long-term health of a team sport," Manjrekar continued. ‘He must adjust to Indian Cricket’ However, he dropped his boldest remark on Bumrah, saying no one is bigger than the game, and that he should be the one adjusting to how Indian Cricket operates and not the other way around. He also suggested that longevity and durability are imperative for Jasprit, and given his status, he must be 100% fit and ready to deliver for his team whenever they need him. "As for Bumrah, of whom I am a fan, if he really wants to serve Indian Test cricket, longevity and durability is an imperative for him, it’s after all, the true test of a great athlete is to still turn up when not 100% fit and deliver." "Indian cricket must not adjust for Bumrah, Bumrah must. That is, if he wants to. By making some tough choices or working even harder on his fitness, this fitness bar can be raised to whatever levels one wants, like all fast bowling greats have done before him," Manjrekar added.

Manjrekar suggests that the selectors must now take some harsh calls to safeguard players’ careers and, more importantly, Indian cricket.

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Shubman Gill, fresh from his stellar showing in the recent Test series against England, is emerging as the player in focus ahead of the Asia Cup T20 in the UAE next month. However, he may have competition from Axar Patel for the vice-captain’s role in the Indian squad. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also set to feature in the tournament, though he is likely to be rested for the first Test against the West Indies in early October.&nbsp;The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is expected to name the Asia Cup squad on August 19 or 20, depending on when the Centre of Excellence’s Sports Science team submits the medical report for all players. This includes skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who has resumed batting practice at the nets in Bengaluru.&nbsp;While some tough selection calls lie ahead, the selectors are keen to maintain the continuity that has brought success since Suryakumar took charge as T20 captain. Axar Patel was the vice-captain during the recent home series against England, while Gill had the role when Suryakumar was first appointed full-time skipper in Sri Lanka last year.&nbsp;"Abhishek Sharma is world's No. 1 T20 batter in last ICC rankings. Sanju Samson has been fantastic last season with both bat and gloves. So it will certainly be a tough call but Shubman in current form (although in Tests) can't be ignored. He had a good IPL also. Problem for selectors is, there are too many performers at the top of the order," a BCCI source privy to developments was quoted saying to news agency PTI. &nbsp;This surplus makes it difficult to slot in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan. KL Rahul, now India’s first-choice ODI wicketkeeper, is also unlikely to be considered as he does not bat in the middle order.<h2>Second wicketkeeper race</h2>Samson is almost certain to take the first keeper’s spot, leaving the second slot to be contested between Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurel. Jurel featured in the last T20 series, while Jitesh impressed as a finisher during RCB’s IPL-winning campaign.<h2>Injury update</h2>Hardik Pandya remains India’s primary white-ball seam-bowling all-rounder, but Nitish Kumar Reddy is unlikely to recover from the injury he picked up against England. Shivam Dube, who made an impactful comeback in that series, is expected to retain his place. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar will provide spin-bowling all-round options.<h2>Seam attack question</h2>With Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh confirmed, the third seamer’s slot will likely go to either Prasidh Krishna—who took 25 wickets in the last IPL—or Harshit Rana, known for his heavy deliveries.<h2>Likely Contenders for Asia Cup Squad:</h2>Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana/Prasidh Krishna, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma/Dhruv Jurel.

Asia Cup 2025: Vice-captaincy change on the cards? Bumrah among front-runners — Reports

Shubman Gill, fresh from his stellar showing in the recent Test series against England, is emerging as the player in focus ahead of the Asia Cup T20 in the UAE next month. However, he may have competition from Axar Patel for the vice-captain’s role in the Indian squad. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also set to feature in the tournament, though he is likely to be rested for the first Test against the West Indies in early October. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is expected to name the Asia Cup squad on August 19 or 20, depending on when the Centre of Excellence’s Sports Science team submits the medical report for all players. This includes skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who has resumed batting practice at the nets in Bengaluru. While some tough selection calls lie ahead, the selectors are keen to maintain the continuity that has brought success since Suryakumar took charge as T20 captain. Axar Patel was the vice-captain during the recent home series against England, while Gill had the role when Suryakumar was first appointed full-time skipper in Sri Lanka last year. "Abhishek Sharma is world's No. 1 T20 batter in last ICC rankings. Sanju Samson has been fantastic last season with both bat and gloves. So it will certainly be a tough call but Shubman in current form (although in Tests) can't be ignored. He had a good IPL also. Problem for selectors is, there are too many performers at the top of the order," a BCCI source privy to developments was quoted saying to news agency PTI. This surplus makes it difficult to slot in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan. KL Rahul, now India’s first-choice ODI wicketkeeper, is also unlikely to be considered as he does not bat in the middle order. Second wicketkeeper race Samson is almost certain to take the first keeper’s spot, leaving the second slot to be contested between Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurel. Jurel featured in the last T20 series, while Jitesh impressed as a finisher during RCB’s IPL-winning campaign. Injury update Hardik Pandya remains India’s primary white-ball seam-bowling all-rounder, but Nitish Kumar Reddy is unlikely to recover from the injury he picked up against England. Shivam Dube, who made an impactful comeback in that series, is expected to retain his place. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar will provide spin-bowling all-round options. Seam attack question With Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh confirmed, the third seamer’s slot will likely go to either Prasidh Krishna—who took 25 wickets in the last IPL—or Harshit Rana, known for his heavy deliveries. Likely Contenders for Asia Cup Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana/Prasidh Krishna, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma/Dhruv Jurel.

The Asia Cup is scheduled to begin from September 9, 2025. India will play first match against UAE on September 10 at the Dubai International stadium

Former BCCI selection committee chairman and a World Cup winner, Sandip Patil, has torn apart the current regime of selectors over ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah’s selection conundrum, calling the debatable ‘workload management’ nonsense. Bumrah missed two Tests on the recently concluded tour of England, playing three games, as suggested by team doctors concerning his workload management. Although he missed the final Test due to niggle, his absence did put Indian bowlers in a tight spot; however, they won both games Bumrah didn’t feature in.&nbsp;Bumrah’s history with back injuries has cost him and India a lot before; lately, during India’s away tour of Australia, he suffered a back stress fracture during the final Test, leading to him missing almost four months of on-field cricket. However, to manage it better, the team physios and NCA doctors advised the team management against playing him more than three matches on a long away tour. As a result, Bumrah featured in just three games against England, picking 14 wickets. &nbsp;Patil, who chaired the selection committee from 2012 to 2016 and granted a rookie Bumrah a chance on the away Australian tour, slammed the workload management concept, adding 'You are either fit or you are not.'&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-gautam-gambhir-shubman-gill-paid-no-heed-to-match-referee-threat-in-quest-for-oval-test-win-ind-vs-eng-2025-1754745371057">When Gambhir, Gill paid no heed to match referee’s threat in quest for Oval Test win</a> &nbsp;“I wonder how the BCCI is agreeing to all this. Is the physio more important than the captain, than the head coach? What about selectors? Are we to expect that the physio will be sitting in selection committee meetings now?" Patil said while speaking to Mid-Day. &nbsp;“Workload management is nonsense. You are either fit or unfit, and that’s how we [his selection committee] picked teams. We did not entertain this workload business," Patil added. &nbsp;Citing examples of former cricketers, including Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and himself, Patil said that the players play for their country and die for it. He said that during his playing career, he watched these greats of the game practice and play all the time without complaining of any injury.&nbsp; &nbsp;“When you are picked for your country, you die for your country. You are a warrior. I have seen Sunil Gavaskar bat on all five days of a match, I’ve seen Kapil Dev bowl on most days of a Test match, and even bowl to us in the nets. They never asked for breaks, never complained, and their careers extended to 16-plus years. I didn’t miss the next Test after my head injury in Australia in 1981," Patil continued.&nbsp;

Patil, who chaired the selection committee from 2012 to 2016 and granted a rookie Bumrah a chance on the away Australian tour, slammed the workload management concept, adding ‘You are either fit or you are not.’

Former BCCI selection committee chairman and a World Cup winner, Sandip Patil, has torn apart the current regime of selectors over ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah’s selection conundrum, calling the debatable ‘workload management’ nonsense. Bumrah missed two Tests on the recently concluded tour of England, playing three games, as suggested by team doctors concerning his workload management. Although he missed the final Test due to niggle, his absence did put Indian bowlers in a tight spot; however, they won both games Bumrah didn’t feature in. Bumrah’s history with back injuries has cost him and India a lot before; lately, during India’s away tour of Australia, he suffered a back stress fracture during the final Test, leading to him missing almost four months of on-field cricket. However, to manage it better, the team physios and NCA doctors advised the team management against playing him more than three matches on a long away tour. As a result, Bumrah featured in just three games against England, picking 14 wickets. Patil, who chaired the selection committee from 2012 to 2016 and granted a rookie Bumrah a chance on the away Australian tour, slammed the workload management concept, adding 'You are either fit or you are not.' Also read | When Gambhir, Gill paid no heed to match referee’s threat in quest for Oval Test win “I wonder how the BCCI is agreeing to all this. Is the physio more important than the captain, than the head coach? What about selectors? Are we to expect that the physio will be sitting in selection committee meetings now?" Patil said while speaking to Mid-Day. “Workload management is nonsense. You are either fit or unfit, and that’s how we [his selection committee] picked teams. We did not entertain this workload business," Patil added. Citing examples of former cricketers, including Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and himself, Patil said that the players play for their country and die for it. He said that during his playing career, he watched these greats of the game practice and play all the time without complaining of any injury. “When you are picked for your country, you die for your country. You are a warrior. I have seen Sunil Gavaskar bat on all five days of a match, I’ve seen Kapil Dev bowl on most days of a Test match, and even bowl to us in the nets. They never asked for breaks, never complained, and their careers extended to 16-plus years. I didn’t miss the next Test after my head injury in Australia in 1981," Patil continued.

Patil, who chaired the selection committee from 2012 to 2016 and granted a rookie Bumrah a chance on the away Australian tour, slammed the workload management concept, adding ‘You are either fit or you are not.’

‘Workload management is nonsense,’ Sandip Patil tears apart BCCI selectors over Bumrah’s selection conundrum

From Mohammed Shami to Mohammad Siraj, here's a look at the five active Indian bowlers with the most wickets in international cricket.

From Mohammed Shami to Mohammad Siraj, here's a look at the five active Indian bowlers with the most wickets in international cricket.

From Shami to Siraj, 5 active Indian bowlers with most wickets in international cricket, check where Bumrah stands

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From Mohammed Siraj to Ben Stokes, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson -Tendulkar Trophy.

From Mohammed Siraj to Ben Stokes: Five bowlers with most wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah could miss the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, a BCCI source hinted in the latest update. The Indian Team released Bumrah from the squad as announced on day two of the ongoing fifth Test against England at the Oval. He, however, missed out on playing the final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a niggle, and not workload management, for which he was supposed to play only three games on this tour, having completed that with the conclusion of the fourth Test in Manchester. With Team India’s next assignment being the biennial tournament in the UAE, they could rest Bumrah.&nbsp;India will host the eight-team tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. India’s spearhead quick was always supposed to be part of the squad, and although Bumrah still could be, managing his workload without compromising on results has put the decision-makers in a tight spot lately.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-you-can-t-get-me-out-here-duckett-s-banter-backfires-as-akash-deep-wins-mini-battle-1754064833515">'You can’t get me out here' – Duckett’s banter backfires as Akash Deep wins mini-battle</a> &nbsp;The latest reports suggested that those in the BCCI and the selection committee would tweak the pick-and-choose policy surrounding Bumrah, inclining towards picking him for the long away tours only if he is available for selection for all matches. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the 2025 Asia Cup ends on September 28, and India’s first Test of the upcoming home season begins four days later on October 2nd. Although both are equal to India’s success rate at the top, having previously missed out on playing the last WTC Final could force the selectors to prioritise the Test series (against West Indies) by picking their first team, including Bumrah. &nbsp;However, should Bumrah play the 2025 Asia Cup and Team India qualifies for the final, unlike the remaining squad members, most of whom will not be part of the Test squad, he will have just a couple of days to return to red-ball cricket mode; and considering both Bumrah and the team management have struggled lately to find the middle ground on his game time, the board is unlikely to risk his workload management. &nbsp;“It will be a tricky call, but Bumrah loves Test cricket and there are World Test Championship points at stake. As far as T20 is concerned, he can play the series against New Zealand in January, which will be a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup," a BCCI source was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. &nbsp;“If Bumrah plays Asia Cup and suppose India plays the final, no way can he play against the West Indies at Ahmedabad. Obviously, the question arises, do you need Bumrah against the West Indies, or he plays Asia Cup after a month’s break and plays the two Tests against South Africa? That call, Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir will have to take," the source added.

Bumrah missed out on playing the final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a niggle, and not workload management, for which he was supposed to play only three games on this tour, having completed that with the conclusion of the fourth Test in Manchester.

Ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah could miss the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, a BCCI source hinted in the latest update. The Indian Team released Bumrah from the squad as announced on day two of the ongoing fifth Test against England at the Oval. He, however, missed out on playing the final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a niggle, and not workload management, for which he was supposed to play only three games on this tour, having completed that with the conclusion of the fourth Test in Manchester. With Team India’s next assignment being the biennial tournament in the UAE, they could rest Bumrah. India will host the eight-team tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. India’s spearhead quick was always supposed to be part of the squad, and although Bumrah still could be, managing his workload without compromising on results has put the decision-makers in a tight spot lately. Also read | 'You can’t get me out here' – Duckett’s banter backfires as Akash Deep wins mini-battle The latest reports suggested that those in the BCCI and the selection committee would tweak the pick-and-choose policy surrounding Bumrah, inclining towards picking him for the long away tours only if he is available for selection for all matches. Meanwhile, the 2025 Asia Cup ends on September 28, and India’s first Test of the upcoming home season begins four days later on October 2nd. Although both are equal to India’s success rate at the top, having previously missed out on playing the last WTC Final could force the selectors to prioritise the Test series (against West Indies) by picking their first team, including Bumrah. However, should Bumrah play the 2025 Asia Cup and Team India qualifies for the final, unlike the remaining squad members, most of whom will not be part of the Test squad, he will have just a couple of days to return to red-ball cricket mode; and considering both Bumrah and the team management have struggled lately to find the middle ground on his game time, the board is unlikely to risk his workload management. “It will be a tricky call, but Bumrah loves Test cricket and there are World Test Championship points at stake. As far as T20 is concerned, he can play the series against New Zealand in January, which will be a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup," a BCCI source was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. “If Bumrah plays Asia Cup and suppose India plays the final, no way can he play against the West Indies at Ahmedabad. Obviously, the question arises, do you need Bumrah against the West Indies, or he plays Asia Cup after a month’s break and plays the two Tests against South Africa? That call, Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir will have to take," the source added.

Bumrah missed out on playing the final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a niggle, and not workload management, for which he was supposed to play only three games on this tour, having completed that with the conclusion of the fourth Test in Manchester.

‘No way he can play…’ BCCI source hints at Jasprit Bumrah's absence from 2025 Asia Cup

Ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah is not part of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test against England (at Oval) in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Although per the earlier plan, which Team India announced ahead of this UK tour, that Bumrah is advised against playing more than three matches in an away (long) series to manage his workload, his absence shouldn’t surprise anyone. Picking and choosing which game to play, perhaps, now needed some attention. The latest reports have suggested that the BCCI will review this pick-and-choose policy surrounding Bumrah after this England tour.&nbsp;Bumrah’s bowling action always puts him on a knife’s edge, with him also being prone to back stress fracture, which ate a lot of his game time earlier in his career. Having recovered from a recurring back injury that kept him away since the final BGT Test Down Under (in Sydney) for nearly months, the BCCI’s medical team has been over-cautious regarding his schedule, which, somewhere, has also affected India’s results (in Tests) lately.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-worry-mounts-for-england-as-chris-woakes-out-of-oval-test-with-shoulder-injury-report-1754019301721">IND vs ENG: Worry mounts for England as Chris Woakes out of Oval Test with shoulder injury - Report</a> &nbsp;Ahead of Team India’s departure to the UK, the management announced that Bumrah will not play more than three matches against England. The premier pacer played the series opener in Leeds but sat out in Birmingham (the only game India won so far); Bumrah returned to the playing XI for the marquee Lord’s Test and even played at Edgbaston before a niggle kept him out of contention for the final game in London. Regardless of the results, his performance was top-notch thus far, picking 14 wickets in three contested matches, the second-most after Ben Stokes, who also missed the Oval Test with a muscle tear in his right shoulder.<h3>What is causing trouble? &nbsp;</h3>A Times of India (TOI) report has suggested that, despite announcing Bumrah’s playing time, the BCCI is finding it challenging to plan a long series without knowing which games their premier quick would play or not (due to his workload). However, considering this, the BCCI is inclined towards tweaking the policy around Bumrah and only consider him for selection should he be available for all matches. &nbsp;“Strength and condition (S&amp;C) coaches can set the workload threshold for each player. But Bumrah’s availability should depend on his fitness, which will be assessed by the medical team,” a BCCI source said as quoted by TOI. &nbsp;Meanwhile, following the ongoing England tour, India is not scheduled to play a long series for another year or so, with them hosting West Indies and South Africa for two Tests during their home season.&nbsp;

Bumrah’s bowling action always puts him on a knife’s edge, with him also being prone to back stress fracture, which ate a lot of his game time earlier in his career.

Ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah is not part of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test against England (at Oval) in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Although per the earlier plan, which Team India announced ahead of this UK tour, that Bumrah is advised against playing more than three matches in an away (long) series to manage his workload, his absence shouldn’t surprise anyone. Picking and choosing which game to play, perhaps, now needed some attention. The latest reports have suggested that the BCCI will review this pick-and-choose policy surrounding Bumrah after this England tour. Bumrah’s bowling action always puts him on a knife’s edge, with him also being prone to back stress fracture, which ate a lot of his game time earlier in his career. Having recovered from a recurring back injury that kept him away since the final BGT Test Down Under (in Sydney) for nearly months, the BCCI’s medical team has been over-cautious regarding his schedule, which, somewhere, has also affected India’s results (in Tests) lately. Also read | IND vs ENG: Worry mounts for England as Chris Woakes out of Oval Test with shoulder injury - Report Ahead of Team India’s departure to the UK, the management announced that Bumrah will not play more than three matches against England. The premier pacer played the series opener in Leeds but sat out in Birmingham (the only game India won so far); Bumrah returned to the playing XI for the marquee Lord’s Test and even played at Edgbaston before a niggle kept him out of contention for the final game in London. Regardless of the results, his performance was top-notch thus far, picking 14 wickets in three contested matches, the second-most after Ben Stokes, who also missed the Oval Test with a muscle tear in his right shoulder. What is causing trouble? A Times of India (TOI) report has suggested that, despite announcing Bumrah’s playing time, the BCCI is finding it challenging to plan a long series without knowing which games their premier quick would play or not (due to his workload). However, considering this, the BCCI is inclined towards tweaking the policy around Bumrah and only consider him for selection should he be available for all matches. “Strength and condition (S&C) coaches can set the workload threshold for each player. But Bumrah’s availability should depend on his fitness, which will be assessed by the medical team,” a BCCI source said as quoted by TOI. Meanwhile, following the ongoing England tour, India is not scheduled to play a long series for another year or so, with them hosting West Indies and South Africa for two Tests during their home season.

Bumrah’s bowling action always puts him on a knife’s edge, with him also being prone to back stress fracture, which ate a lot of his game time earlier in his career.

Bumrah’s pick-and-choose policy under scanner as BCCI to review call around his workload management – Report

India and England are ready for the fifth and final Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy starting Thursday (Jul 31) at the Kia Oval in London. The two teams have played some outstanding cricket over the past month, with the hosts leading (2-1) after four contested matches. Although a miraculous draw in Manchester helped Team India stay alive in this five-match series, it remains to be seen how they fare in the absence of two of their match-winners, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. The visiting camp would make several changes for the series-decider; let’s check out their predicted playing XI for the Oval Test.&nbsp;India could make as many as four changes for the final Test at the Oval. While barring two forced replacements for the injured duo of Pant (broken toe) and Bumrah (niggle), India could also sit out Shardul Thakur, the all-rounder and seamer Anshul Kamboj, who made his Test debut in Manchester. Kamboj had a mediocre run with the new ball in hand, picking just one wicket, and Thakur failed to replicate his past heroics with both and ball; the visiting camp plans to include two outright quicks in their places.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/oval-test-match-preview-how-would-india-fare-in-jasprit-bumrah-rishabh-pant-absence-is-england-better-off-without-ben-stokes-1753934195606">Oval Test, Match Preview: How would India fare in Pant, Bumrah’s absence? Is England better off without Stokes?</a> &nbsp;An Indian Express report has suggested that the leadership looks at including Akash Deep as Bumrah’s replacement, with Prasidh Krishna, and not Arshdeep Singh, likely to play in place of Kamboj. As for Thakur, Karun Nair would replace him on the greener Oval top, strengthening Team India's batting, with no signs of Kuldeep Yadav getting any game time on this UK tour. &nbsp;On the other hand, Dhruv Jurel, who kept wickets in the previous two matches (at Lord’s and Old Trafford) due to separate injuries to Pant across both games, will play at the Oval, finally getting a chance to bat, which wasn’t the case earlier. Moreover, the top four would remain the same, with Nair, Jurel and the two all-rounders (Jadeja and Washington Sundar) comprising the lower-middle-order. &nbsp;Team India’s Predicted Playing XI –&nbsp;&nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj

Pant broke his toe while batting during the Manchester Test, while Bumrah will miss the final Test due to niggle and not workload management. 

India and England are ready for the fifth and final Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy starting Thursday (Jul 31) at the Kia Oval in London. The two teams have played some outstanding cricket over the past month, with the hosts leading (2-1) after four contested matches. Although a miraculous draw in Manchester helped Team India stay alive in this five-match series, it remains to be seen how they fare in the absence of two of their match-winners, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. The visiting camp would make several changes for the series-decider; let’s check out their predicted playing XI for the Oval Test. India could make as many as four changes for the final Test at the Oval. While barring two forced replacements for the injured duo of Pant (broken toe) and Bumrah (niggle), India could also sit out Shardul Thakur, the all-rounder and seamer Anshul Kamboj, who made his Test debut in Manchester. Kamboj had a mediocre run with the new ball in hand, picking just one wicket, and Thakur failed to replicate his past heroics with both and ball; the visiting camp plans to include two outright quicks in their places. Also read | Oval Test, Match Preview: How would India fare in Pant, Bumrah’s absence? Is England better off without Stokes? An Indian Express report has suggested that the leadership looks at including Akash Deep as Bumrah’s replacement, with Prasidh Krishna, and not Arshdeep Singh, likely to play in place of Kamboj. As for Thakur, Karun Nair would replace him on the greener Oval top, strengthening Team India's batting, with no signs of Kuldeep Yadav getting any game time on this UK tour. On the other hand, Dhruv Jurel, who kept wickets in the previous two matches (at Lord’s and Old Trafford) due to separate injuries to Pant across both games, will play at the Oval, finally getting a chance to bat, which wasn’t the case earlier. Moreover, the top four would remain the same, with Nair, Jurel and the two all-rounders (Jadeja and Washington Sundar) comprising the lower-middle-order. Team India’s Predicted Playing XI – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj

Pant broke his toe while batting during the Manchester Test, while Bumrah will miss the final Test due to niggle and not workload management.&nbsp;

India’s Predicted Playing XI for Oval Test: No Bumrah, Pant, Karun Nair to return; Kuldeep uncertain

The fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England is upon us, with the Kia Oval in London to stage the series-decider starting Thursday (Jul 31). The two teams have given their all in the four contested matches, with the hosts leading 2-1. Although <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-pope-to-lead-england-in-final-test-against-india-check-playing-xi-1753887841495">England will miss their captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes</a> (out with a shoulder injury), alongside three bowlers who played in Manchester, India will also be without their ace quick, Jasprit Bumrah, and gloveman, Rishabh Pant, for this crucial match, with several more changes expected. Here is the match preview of the fifth IND-ENG Test at the Oval.<h2>Match Preview</h2>The visiting Indian Team has been in the news lately over its coach Gautam Gambhir’s ugly confrontation with the Surrey curator just days ahead of the final Test. Although it continues to linger on, with Indian captain Shubman Gill also sharing his thoughts on the same in the pre-game presser on Wednesday (Jul 30), the five days of cricket that are to follow will hog all the limelight. &nbsp;Bumrah is most likely to miss the final Test (with niggle and not for his workload management), with India likely bringing in seamer Akash Deep in his place. That, however, might not be the only change. Several reports have suggested that India might bring back Karun Nair for all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna for Anshul Kamboj, with no signs of Arshdeep Singh making his Test debut. &nbsp;Kuldeep Yadav, who also didn’t get a game in the series, could remain on the bench for the series decider.&nbsp; &nbsp;Moreover, Rishabh Pant’s absence will hurt India the most, considering his ability to change the course of the game in a couple of overs.&nbsp; &nbsp;England, on the other hand, has already announced their playing XI for the Oval Test, with their captain, Ben Stokes, ruled out with a torn shoulder muscle. Not only that, but the hosts will also be without Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and all-rounder Liam Dawson, with Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton back in the playing XI.&nbsp; &nbsp;Unlike India, where Gill remains the captain, England will have vice-captain Ollie Pope wearing the captain’s hat for this match, with rookie all-rounder Jacob Bethell also returning to the side, replacing Stokes. &nbsp;Although both teams will miss their star players in this match, it remains to be seen if England could be better off without Stokes or not.&nbsp;<h3>Predicted/Playing XIs – &nbsp;</h3>Team India’s Predicted Playing XI – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj&nbsp;England’s Playing XI – Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue

Here is the match preview of the fifth and final Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England at the Oval. 

The fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England is upon us, with the Kia Oval in London to stage the series-decider starting Thursday (Jul 31). The two teams have given their all in the four contested matches, with the hosts leading 2-1. Although England will miss their captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes (out with a shoulder injury), alongside three bowlers who played in Manchester, India will also be without their ace quick, Jasprit Bumrah, and gloveman, Rishabh Pant, for this crucial match, with several more changes expected. Here is the match preview of the fifth IND-ENG Test at the Oval. Match Preview The visiting Indian Team has been in the news lately over its coach Gautam Gambhir’s ugly confrontation with the Surrey curator just days ahead of the final Test. Although it continues to linger on, with Indian captain Shubman Gill also sharing his thoughts on the same in the pre-game presser on Wednesday (Jul 30), the five days of cricket that are to follow will hog all the limelight. Bumrah is most likely to miss the final Test (with niggle and not for his workload management), with India likely bringing in seamer Akash Deep in his place. That, however, might not be the only change. Several reports have suggested that India might bring back Karun Nair for all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna for Anshul Kamboj, with no signs of Arshdeep Singh making his Test debut. Kuldeep Yadav, who also didn’t get a game in the series, could remain on the bench for the series decider. Moreover, Rishabh Pant’s absence will hurt India the most, considering his ability to change the course of the game in a couple of overs. England, on the other hand, has already announced their playing XI for the Oval Test, with their captain, Ben Stokes, ruled out with a torn shoulder muscle. Not only that, but the hosts will also be without Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and all-rounder Liam Dawson, with Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton back in the playing XI. Unlike India, where Gill remains the captain, England will have vice-captain Ollie Pope wearing the captain’s hat for this match, with rookie all-rounder Jacob Bethell also returning to the side, replacing Stokes. Although both teams will miss their star players in this match, it remains to be seen if England could be better off without Stokes or not. Predicted/Playing XIs – Team India’s Predicted Playing XI – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj England’s Playing XI – Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue

Here is the match preview of the fifth and final Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England at the Oval.&nbsp;

Oval Test, Match Preview: How would India fare in Pant, Bumrah’s absence? Is England better off without Stokes?

India’s Jasprit Bumrah is all set to miss the final Test against England starting on Thursday (July 31) after the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) medical team advised. According to a media report, Bumrah won’t be in contention for The Oval Test with Akash Deep set to return after spending time on the bench due to a groin issue. Bumrah had earlier missed the Edgbaston Test as part of the workload management program.<h2>Bumrah to miss Oval Test?</h2>According to a reliable cricket website, Espncricinfo, Bumrah won’t be part of the Indian team for the final Test. Considering India will have some important series and tournaments to play in the coming months, the BCCI and its medical team are not risking Bumrah’s availability. He missed out on the Indian team’s Champions Trophy triumph in the UAE earlier in the year, having sustained a back issue during the Sydney Test.&nbsp;On the other hand, Akash Deep will return to the side having sat out of the Old Trafford Test due to a groin issue. He is likely to take Bumrah’s place in the Playing XI, while Shardul Thakur is also expected to make way for Arshdeep Singh.&nbsp;Arshdeep could be handed his debut cap in the Oval Test, considering India need bowling depth. In the batting unit, Sai Sudharsan could be shown faith again, but few reports have suggested that Abhimanyu Easwaran could be handed a debut as well, with Team India struggling for a genuine batter at No.3.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-bumrah-is-fit-to-bowl-as-per-his-workload-says-india-batting-coach-sitanshu-kotak-1753810202717">IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload', says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak</a><h2>India eye parity in series</h2>Trailing 1-2 in the series, India are in a must-win territory ahead of the final contest of the series. India managed to escape Manchester with a draw, but another similar result will see England clinch the series. The Indian team will heavily rely on the services of Shubman Gill and Co., while they will miss Rishabh Pant, who has already been ruled out of The Oval Test. In 15 matches at the venue, the visitors have won only two matches, while seven other matches have ended in draws.

According to a media report, Jasprit Bumrah won’t be in contention for The Oval Test with Akash Deep set to return after spending time on the bench due to a groin issue. Bumrah had earlier missed the Edgbaston Test as part of the workload management program.

India’s Jasprit Bumrah is all set to miss the final Test against England starting on Thursday (July 31) after the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) medical team advised. According to a media report, Bumrah won’t be in contention for The Oval Test with Akash Deep set to return after spending time on the bench due to a groin issue. Bumrah had earlier missed the Edgbaston Test as part of the workload management program. Bumrah to miss Oval Test? According to a reliable cricket website, Espncricinfo, Bumrah won’t be part of the Indian team for the final Test. Considering India will have some important series and tournaments to play in the coming months, the BCCI and its medical team are not risking Bumrah’s availability. He missed out on the Indian team’s Champions Trophy triumph in the UAE earlier in the year, having sustained a back issue during the Sydney Test. On the other hand, Akash Deep will return to the side having sat out of the Old Trafford Test due to a groin issue. He is likely to take Bumrah’s place in the Playing XI, while Shardul Thakur is also expected to make way for Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep could be handed his debut cap in the Oval Test, considering India need bowling depth. In the batting unit, Sai Sudharsan could be shown faith again, but few reports have suggested that Abhimanyu Easwaran could be handed a debut as well, with Team India struggling for a genuine batter at No.3. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload', says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak India eye parity in series Trailing 1-2 in the series, India are in a must-win territory ahead of the final contest of the series. India managed to escape Manchester with a draw, but another similar result will see England clinch the series. The Indian team will heavily rely on the services of Shubman Gill and Co., while they will miss Rishabh Pant, who has already been ruled out of The Oval Test. In 15 matches at the venue, the visitors have won only two matches, while seven other matches have ended in draws.

According to a media report, Jasprit Bumrah won’t be in contention for The Oval Test with Akash Deep set to return after spending time on the bench due to a groin issue. Bumrah had earlier missed the Edgbaston Test as part of the workload management program.

IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah to skip Oval Test after advice from BCCI's medical team - Report

India would prefer to have Jasprit Bumrah in the playing XI for the fifth Test but not a half-fit, for a must-win game. Bumrah appeared exhausted out in Manchester, and despite Gautam Gambhir insisting that all his bowlers are fit, Bumrah's availability is questionable. &nbsp;India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak echoed Gambhir's sentiments and said that Bumrah is fit, but did not provide any confirmation if the ace pacer will play the Oval Test. "Bumrah is fit now according to his load. He has bowled one inning in the last match. So that obviously head coach, our physio and captain, they will have a discussion and decide. There has been no discussion," Kotak was quoted by news agency PTI.&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj has featured in all four Tests, and there are worries over his workload. Kotak offered a clear explanation regarding Siraj's workload management and said that his bowling workload is very heavy, but it's within his capacity. “So, I don't know what you guys think about the actual workload. So, if I tell you quickly, before the Test series, if a bowler puts in a certain amount of overs per week, that if he's preparing for T20 and putting in 20 overs, 25 overs, 6 overs every day, or putting in 6 overs for five days, that is good enough workload for T20.” &nbsp;"They have a GPS. It shows the record of how many overs the bowler has put in throughout the week. And they're in constant touch with the bowling coach. So, the build-up of the last 4–5 weeks, you need to determine if there's no spike in it. “So, what's the spike? If a bowler is putting in 30 overs per week, and suddenly, in the first innings, he's put in 35 overs, then that's the spike in his load. So, the number of overs that Siraj is putting in every week, it's not necessary that it's due to practice.” &nbsp;"That load is also because of the match. So, then, one thing depends on whether Siraj himself, or the physios, or his body feels that no, I am tired. Then, they will ponder over the load. Otherwise, his bowling load is very high, is very good. So, there is a zero chance of a spike in it," added Kotak.

IND vs ENG 5th Test Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak

India would prefer to have Jasprit Bumrah in the playing XI for the fifth Test but not a half-fit, for a must-win game. Bumrah appeared exhausted out in Manchester, and despite Gautam Gambhir insisting that all his bowlers are fit, Bumrah's availability is questionable. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak echoed Gambhir's sentiments and said that Bumrah is fit, but did not provide any confirmation if the ace pacer will play the Oval Test. "Bumrah is fit now according to his load. He has bowled one inning in the last match. So that obviously head coach, our physio and captain, they will have a discussion and decide. There has been no discussion," Kotak was quoted by news agency PTI. Mohammed Siraj has featured in all four Tests, and there are worries over his workload. Kotak offered a clear explanation regarding Siraj's workload management and said that his bowling workload is very heavy, but it's within his capacity. “So, I don't know what you guys think about the actual workload. So, if I tell you quickly, before the Test series, if a bowler puts in a certain amount of overs per week, that if he's preparing for T20 and putting in 20 overs, 25 overs, 6 overs every day, or putting in 6 overs for five days, that is good enough workload for T20.” "They have a GPS. It shows the record of how many overs the bowler has put in throughout the week. And they're in constant touch with the bowling coach. So, the build-up of the last 4–5 weeks, you need to determine if there's no spike in it. “So, what's the spike? If a bowler is putting in 30 overs per week, and suddenly, in the first innings, he's put in 35 overs, then that's the spike in his load. So, the number of overs that Siraj is putting in every week, it's not necessary that it's due to practice.” "That load is also because of the match. So, then, one thing depends on whether Siraj himself, or the physios, or his body feels that no, I am tired. Then, they will ponder over the load. Otherwise, his bowling load is very high, is very good. So, there is a zero chance of a spike in it," added Kotak.

Having drawn the Test in Manchester, Shubman-led India team will look to continue with the same momentum going into the fifth and final Test match of the series. England lead the series 2-1

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload', says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak

India defied odds to draw the the Manchester Test and have a shot at drawing the five-Test series with only one Test left. The draw in Manchester came on the back of multiple injuries to bowlers but batters stepped up to bat 143 over after losing two wickets in the first over itself in the second innings. The India bowlers, who bowled only in one innings in Manchester, are completely fit along with others who sat out the Test for the final match of the series at the Oval beginning July 31.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-test-ravindra-jadeja-joins-sir-gary-sobers-with-all-round-show-in-uk-scripts-history-1753628240803">‘Sir Jadeja’ joins Sir Gary Sobers with all-round show in UK, scripts history</a>"All the fast bowlers are fit," Gambhir said after draw at Old Trafford. "There are no injury concerns. We haven't had any conversation around the combination for the last Test (On Bumrah's potential inclusion). No decision has been made on whether Jasprit Bumrah will play or not. Ultimately, whoever plays, they will try and do the job for the country," the head coach added.Before the series began, Gambhir had said that Bumrah would be available for three Tests in the series not because of the injury but workload management because of the stress reaction surgery he had after Australia tour in January this year. Bumrah has already played three Tests - first one at Headingley and third one at Lord's - both of which India lost before playing in the drawn Manchester Test.Despite playing only three Tests, Bumrah has bowled the most overs for India - 119 overs in five innings and has taken 14 wickets as well - joint most India along with Mohammed Siraj. Only England skipper Ben Stokes is ahead of Bumrah in terms of wickets and overs bowled - 17 wickets in 140 overs of eight innings of four Tests.India may have won the Edgbaston Test with Bumrah - their only win of the series - but not having him for the Test at the Oval would definitely prove to be a dent in India's series-equaling effort.

Despite playing only three Tests, Bumrah has bowled the most overs for India - 119 overs in five innings and has taken 14 wickets as well - joint most India along with Mohammed Siraj. Only England skipper Ben Stokes is ahead of Bumrah in terms of wickets and overs bowled.

India defied odds to draw the the Manchester Test and have a shot at drawing the five-Test series with only one Test left. The draw in Manchester came on the back of multiple injuries to bowlers but batters stepped up to bat 143 over after losing two wickets in the first over itself in the second innings. The India bowlers, who bowled only in one innings in Manchester, are completely fit along with others who sat out the Test for the final match of the series at the Oval beginning July 31. Also Read - ‘Sir Jadeja’ joins Sir Gary Sobers with all-round show in UK, scripts history "All the fast bowlers are fit," Gambhir said after draw at Old Trafford. "There are no injury concerns. We haven't had any conversation around the combination for the last Test (On Bumrah's potential inclusion). No decision has been made on whether Jasprit Bumrah will play or not. Ultimately, whoever plays, they will try and do the job for the country," the head coach added. Before the series began, Gambhir had said that Bumrah would be available for three Tests in the series not because of the injury but workload management because of the stress reaction surgery he had after Australia tour in January this year. Bumrah has already played three Tests - first one at Headingley and third one at Lord's - both of which India lost before playing in the drawn Manchester Test. Despite playing only three Tests, Bumrah has bowled the most overs for India - 119 overs in five innings and has taken 14 wickets as well - joint most India along with Mohammed Siraj. Only England skipper Ben Stokes is ahead of Bumrah in terms of wickets and overs bowled - 17 wickets in 140 overs of eight innings of four Tests. India may have won the Edgbaston Test with Bumrah - their only win of the series - but not having him for the Test at the Oval would definitely prove to be a dent in India's series-equaling effort.

Despite playing only three Tests, Bumrah has bowled the most overs for India - 119 overs in five innings and has taken 14 wickets as well - joint most India along with Mohammed Siraj. Only England skipper Ben Stokes is ahead of Bumrah in terms of wickets and overs bowled.

Bumrah to play in final Test vs England? Coach Gambhir shares update after India draw Manchester Test

In the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday (Jul 26) matched former speedster Ishant Sharma’s record of 51 wickets in England, becoming India’s joint-highest wicket-taker bowler in England. Bumrah reached the milestone by providing his team a breakthrough in England's Craig Dawson on Day 4 of the fourth Test in Manchester. So far, the 31-year-old has taken 14 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in just five innings.&nbsp;The former Indian pacer, Ishant Sharma, took his record tally of 51 wickets in just 24 innings at an average of 33.35. Whereas, Jasprit Bumrah equalled that record in only 22 innings at a better bowling average of 26. The next Indian players on the list are Kapil Dev, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj.&nbsp;Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details<h2>Indian bowlers with the most wickets in England</h2><ul><li>Jasprit Bumrah - 51 wickets</li><li>Ishant Sharma - 51 wickets</li><li>Kapil Dev - 43 wickets</li><li>Mohammed Shami - 42 wickets</li><li>Mohammed Siraj - 37 wickets</li><li>Anil Kumble - 36 wickets</li><li>Bishan Singh Bedi - 35 wickets</li></ul><h2>India vs England, 4th Test, Day 4</h2>In the ongoing Test match at Old Trafford in Manchester, &nbsp;England is leading by 311 runs after wrapping up India on 358 in the first innings. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the most successful bowler, taking four important wickets.

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday (Jul 26) equalled Ishant Sharma’s tally of 51 wickets in England to become India’s joint-highest wicket-taker on English soil.

In the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday (Jul 26) matched former speedster Ishant Sharma’s record of 51 wickets in England, becoming India’s joint-highest wicket-taker bowler in England. Bumrah reached the milestone by providing his team a breakthrough in England's Craig Dawson on Day 4 of the fourth Test in Manchester. So far, the 31-year-old has taken 14 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in just five innings. The former Indian pacer, Ishant Sharma, took his record tally of 51 wickets in just 24 innings at an average of 33.35. Whereas, Jasprit Bumrah equalled that record in only 22 innings at a better bowling average of 26. The next Indian players on the list are Kapil Dev, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj. Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details Indian bowlers with the most wickets in England Jasprit Bumrah - 51 wickets Ishant Sharma - 51 wickets Kapil Dev - 43 wickets Mohammed Shami - 42 wickets Mohammed Siraj - 37 wickets Anil Kumble - 36 wickets Bishan Singh Bedi - 35 wickets India vs England, 4th Test, Day 4 In the ongoing Test match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England is leading by 311 runs after wrapping up India on 358 in the first innings. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the most successful bowler, taking four important wickets.

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday (Jul 26) equalled Ishant Sharma’s tally of 51 wickets in England to become India’s joint-highest wicket-taker on English soil.

IND vs ENG 2025: Jasprit Bumrah becomes joint highest wicket-taker for India in England

Jasprit Bumrah is synonymous with greatness, often referred to as the greatest bowler of his time, but, like all humans and legends, he has his off days too, and the fourth day in Manchester against England was one of them. Although he did pick two wickets in England’s first innings, where they scored a mammoth 669 in reply to India’s 358, he unlocked one unwanted feat he had never done before in his Test career. A worn-out Bumrah failed to replicate his past performances (in this series) at Old Trafford, with English batters further tiring him out with cautious play against him.&nbsp;Bumrah, for the first time since his Test debut in 2018, conceded more than 100 runs in a Test inning, looking like a pale shadow of himself. Despite him being the best of the lot, which further includes a debutant (Anshul Kamboj) and a tired Mohammed Siraj, who has already bowled the most number of overs in this series (and counting), Bumrah failed to dominate the English batters.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-test-no-one-doubted-his-class-ravi-ashwin-lauds-ben-stokes-141-after-what-has-he-achieved-as-a-batter-remark-1753541774916">Manchester Test: ‘No one doubted his class,’ Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved as a batter’ remark</a> &nbsp;For England, Joe Root and captain Ben Stokes starred with the bat, hitting respective centuries. While Root (150) completed his 38th Test hundred, also surpassing several greats like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting for most runs by a batter in Tests, Stokes ended his dry run for a Test ton with a stunning 141 – his first hundred in the whites in two years. It, however, came after he picked up a five-wicket haul in the first innings. &nbsp;His feat helped him join an elite group of English all-rounders to achieve this, including Ian Botham, who did it five times in his Test career.<h3>More misery for India’s bowling attack &nbsp;</h3>Having dominated Test cricket in the past decade, more so for bowling out oppositions in almost all matches, the Indian bowling attack touched a new low during the Manchester Test. It’s for the first time since 2014 that India conceded over 600 runs in a Test inning, having last done it against New Zealand, when now-England coach Brendon McCullum slammed a triple hundred.&nbsp; &nbsp;11 years later, the McCullum-coached England Team broke India’s streak, punishing them across two days in Manchester. &nbsp;Meanwhile, India crossed 100 for the loss of two wickets in their second innings, with less than four sessions remaining for the game to get over.

A worn-out Bumrah failed to replicate his past performances (in this series) at Old Trafford, with English batters further tiring him out with cautious play against him.

Jasprit Bumrah is synonymous with greatness, often referred to as the greatest bowler of his time, but, like all humans and legends, he has his off days too, and the fourth day in Manchester against England was one of them. Although he did pick two wickets in England’s first innings, where they scored a mammoth 669 in reply to India’s 358, he unlocked one unwanted feat he had never done before in his Test career. A worn-out Bumrah failed to replicate his past performances (in this series) at Old Trafford, with English batters further tiring him out with cautious play against him. Bumrah, for the first time since his Test debut in 2018, conceded more than 100 runs in a Test inning, looking like a pale shadow of himself. Despite him being the best of the lot, which further includes a debutant (Anshul Kamboj) and a tired Mohammed Siraj, who has already bowled the most number of overs in this series (and counting), Bumrah failed to dominate the English batters. Also read | Manchester Test: ‘No one doubted his class,’ Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved as a batter’ remark For England, Joe Root and captain Ben Stokes starred with the bat, hitting respective centuries. While Root (150) completed his 38th Test hundred, also surpassing several greats like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting for most runs by a batter in Tests, Stokes ended his dry run for a Test ton with a stunning 141 – his first hundred in the whites in two years. It, however, came after he picked up a five-wicket haul in the first innings. His feat helped him join an elite group of English all-rounders to achieve this, including Ian Botham, who did it five times in his Test career. More misery for India’s bowling attack Having dominated Test cricket in the past decade, more so for bowling out oppositions in almost all matches, the Indian bowling attack touched a new low during the Manchester Test. It’s for the first time since 2014 that India conceded over 600 runs in a Test inning, having last done it against New Zealand, when now-England coach Brendon McCullum slammed a triple hundred. 11 years later, the McCullum-coached England Team broke India’s streak, punishing them across two days in Manchester. Meanwhile, India crossed 100 for the loss of two wickets in their second innings, with less than four sessions remaining for the game to get over.

A worn-out Bumrah failed to replicate his past performances (in this series) at Old Trafford, with English batters further tiring him out with cautious play against him.

IND vs ENG 2025: Bumrah unlocks unwanted record in Manchester as England punish India on day 4

Test cricket is often characterised by textbook defence, which includes leaving balls outside the off-stump, playing late, and, most importantly, maintaining focus. Players typically defend more deliveries than they score, as the longest format of the game requires patience, skill, and determination. Bowlers also appreciate this format, as they must create opportunities to take wickets and consistently bowl in the good length area. However, there have been instances in Test matches where bowlers have been hit all around the park, making it feel more like a T20 game.&nbsp;Let's take a look at the top five instances (Test cricket) in which bowlers were hit hard.<h2>1) Jasprit Bumrah vs. Stuart Broad (2022)</h2>&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah: Surprisingly, the current world no. 1 pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, leads the tally for most runs smashed in an over. In 2022, facing former British pacer Stuart Broad at Birmingham in England, Bumrah scored 35 runs comprising four fours, two sixes, and seven extras.<h2>2. Brian Lara vs. Robin Peterson (2003-04)</h2>The former West Indies southpaw batter was at his brutal best in Johannesburg, hammering 28 runs off South Africa’s Robin Peterson. Notably, Lara still holds the record for the highest individual Test score. (unbeaten 400).<h2>3. George Bailey vs. James Anderson (2013-14)</h2>In Perth, Bailey went after England’s veteran seamer James Anderson with three sixes all over the park, scoring 28 runs.<h2>4. Keshav Maharaj vs. Joe Root (2019-20)</h2>South Africa’s left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj smashed former England skipper Joe Root for 28 runs in one over at Port Elizabeth. Notably, Maharaj is one of the two active players for South Africa who have 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Test cricket.<h2>5. Shahid Afridi vs. Harbhajan Singh (2005-06)</h2>In Lahore, former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi scored 27 runs against India's premier spinner at that time, Harbhajan Singh. Even after such aggressive batting, Pakistan couldn't win that Test, as the game ended in a draw.

In Test cricket, there have been many instances when ballers were smashed for sixes and fours. Batters switched from the traditional Test batting to T20 batting and it resulted in huge flow of runs.

Test cricket is often characterised by textbook defence, which includes leaving balls outside the off-stump, playing late, and, most importantly, maintaining focus. Players typically defend more deliveries than they score, as the longest format of the game requires patience, skill, and determination. Bowlers also appreciate this format, as they must create opportunities to take wickets and consistently bowl in the good length area. However, there have been instances in Test matches where bowlers have been hit all around the park, making it feel more like a T20 game. Let's take a look at the top five instances (Test cricket) in which bowlers were hit hard. 1) Jasprit Bumrah vs. Stuart Broad (2022) Jasprit Bumrah: Surprisingly, the current world no. 1 pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, leads the tally for most runs smashed in an over. In 2022, facing former British pacer Stuart Broad at Birmingham in England, Bumrah scored 35 runs comprising four fours, two sixes, and seven extras. 2. Brian Lara vs. Robin Peterson (2003-04) The former West Indies southpaw batter was at his brutal best in Johannesburg, hammering 28 runs off South Africa’s Robin Peterson. Notably, Lara still holds the record for the highest individual Test score. (unbeaten 400). 3. George Bailey vs. James Anderson (2013-14) In Perth, Bailey went after England’s veteran seamer James Anderson with three sixes all over the park, scoring 28 runs. 4. Keshav Maharaj vs. Joe Root (2019-20) South Africa’s left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj smashed former England skipper Joe Root for 28 runs in one over at Port Elizabeth. Notably, Maharaj is one of the two active players for South Africa who have 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Test cricket. 5. Shahid Afridi vs. Harbhajan Singh (2005-06) In Lahore, former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi scored 27 runs against India's premier spinner at that time, Harbhajan Singh. Even after such aggressive batting, Pakistan couldn't win that Test, as the game ended in a draw.

In Test cricket, there have been many instances when ballers have been hit for sixes and fours. Batters switched from the traditional Test batting to T20 batting and it resulted in huge flow of runs

Top five Test batters with most runs in single over: No.3 has Indian roots

On Sunday (July 20), members of the Indian cricket team met with players Premier League club Manchester United. During the meetup, the players exchanged jerseys and pleasantries while engaging in some drills. With the caption 'United in Manchester', the BCCI shared several pictures of the meeting in which Indian Test captain Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant can be seen playing football with Manchester United in their training ground at Carrington. In one of the images which were also shared by Adidas, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj can be seen bowling to defender Harry Maguire. Images of the head coaches of the teams Ruben Amorim and Gautam Gambhir, who is a supporter of Manchester United, posing together also went viral on social media platforms. In other pictures, Gill posed with Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes, Mohammed Siraj with Amad Diallo, Jasprit Bumrah having a light discussion with Mason Mount and Harry Maguire. There was also a joint photo of the two teams and their support staff.<h2>See the video of quickfire questions below:</h2>

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During the meetup, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and batsman Karun Nair were asked a couple of quickfire questions on the sidelines. On being asked about who is all your time favourite Manchester United hero, Bumrah replied by taking name of former Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, while Karun said Cristiano Ronaldo. Next on to share their thoughts on which United player would make the best cricketer, the pacer replied by taking name of Mason Mount, while Karun said Matheus Cunha, who Manchester United recently signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Lastly, when the duo were asked about who in the Indian cricket team will be the best footballer, Karun laughingly said that there is no one better than him, while Jasprit Bumrah made a startling revelation and said that all the members of the Indian cricket team are fond of Mohammed Siraj.

Mohammed Siraj will be very good at Bumrah makes BIG revelation during Team India Man United meet up

On Sunday (July 20), members of the Indian cricket team met with players Premier League club Manchester United. During the meetup, the players exchanged jerseys and pleasantries while engaging in some drills. With the caption 'United in Manchester', the BCCI shared several pictures of the meeting in which Indian Test captain Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant can be seen playing football with Manchester United in their training ground at Carrington. In one of the images which were also shared by Adidas, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj can be seen bowling to defender Harry Maguire. Images of the head coaches of the teams Ruben Amorim and Gautam Gambhir, who is a supporter of Manchester United, posing together also went viral on social media platforms. In other pictures, Gill posed with Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes, Mohammed Siraj with Amad Diallo, Jasprit Bumrah having a light discussion with Mason Mount and Harry Maguire. There was also a joint photo of the two teams and their support staff. See the video of quickfire questions below:

The Indian cricket team players met with Manchester United players before the start of the fourth Test between India and England at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground

'Mohammed Siraj will be very good at...': Bumrah makes BIG revelation during Team India-Man United meet up

India women won the ODI series 2-1 against England in England with a 13-run win in the final match of the series on Tuesday (Jul 22). Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hit a classy century as India batted first and it was pacer Kranti Goud who finished things off in the second innings with a six-wicket haul. Goud made his international debut in May 2025 only and has already registered best bowling figures by an Indian against England women in ODIs. Goud is also only the fourth India women's bowler to take an ODI five-for in England and only second to take a six-for behind Jhulan Goswami.Goud's figures of 6/52 are best for an India women's bowler against England in ODIs and she's only the third Indian player to take a five-for against them in ODIs. Before her, Nooshin Al Khadeer (5/14) and Goswami (5/16) had achieved the same feat against England in ODIs.<h2>Here's the list of best bowling in an innings against England women in ODIs:</h2><ul><li>Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22</li><li>Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24</li><li>Beth McNeill (New Zealand-W) - 6/32</li><li>Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52</li></ul><h2>Best bowling in an innings in England in women's ODIs:</h2><ul><li>Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22</li><li>Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24</li><li>Glenys Page (New Zealand-W) - 6/20</li><li>Jhulan Goswami (India-W) - 6/31</li><li>Anya Shrubsole (England-W) - 6/46</li><li>Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52</li></ul>Overall, Goud finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India. Against England, her bowling figures are behind Bumrah, Ashish Nehra's 6/23, and Kuldeep for India in men's and women's ODIs combined.Goud made debut shortly after playing her Women's Premier League (WPL) - sister franchise of IPL - in 2024/25 where she played for UP Warriorz Women and took six wickets in eight matches with a best of 4/25.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kranti Goud (6/52) finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India.

India women won the ODI series 2-1 against England in England with a 13-run win in the final match of the series on Tuesday (Jul 22). Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hit a classy century as India batted first and it was pacer Kranti Goud who finished things off in the second innings with a six-wicket haul. Goud made his international debut in May 2025 only and has already registered best bowling figures by an Indian against England women in ODIs. Goud is also only the fourth India women's bowler to take an ODI five-for in England and only second to take a six-for behind Jhulan Goswami. Goud's figures of 6/52 are best for an India women's bowler against England in ODIs and she's only the third Indian player to take a five-for against them in ODIs. Before her, Nooshin Al Khadeer (5/14) and Goswami (5/16) had achieved the same feat against England in ODIs. Here's the list of best bowling in an innings against England women in ODIs: Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22 Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24 Beth McNeill (New Zealand-W) - 6/32 Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52 Best bowling in an innings in England in women's ODIs: Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22 Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24 Glenys Page (New Zealand-W) - 6/20 Jhulan Goswami (India-W) - 6/31 Anya Shrubsole (England-W) - 6/46 Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52 Overall, Goud finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India. Against England, her bowling figures are behind Bumrah, Ashish Nehra's 6/23, and Kuldeep for India in men's and women's ODIs combined. Goud made debut shortly after playing her Women's Premier League (WPL) - sister franchise of IPL - in 2024/25 where she played for UP Warriorz Women and took six wickets in eight matches with a best of 4/25.

Kranti Goud (6/52) finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India.

Meet Kranti Goud - India women's pacer joins Bumrah in ELITE list with five-for against England-W

Former India bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan says premium pacer Jasprit Bumrah 'either should rest properly or give everything' whenever he plays of the team. The comments came on the eve of fourth Test against England in Manchester and amid Bumrah's workload management talk. The express pacer has been made available to play only three of the five Tests in the series and has already played two of them. Injuries to Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep mean that India will be playing Bumrah in Manchester - his third and potentially final Test of the series - as confirmed by his bowling partner Mohammed Siraj.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-ashwin-backs-csk-pacer-to-make-serious-attack-with-siraj-and-bumrah-in-manchester-test-1753180682533">Ashwin backs CSK pacer to make 'serious attack' with Siraj &amp; Bumrah in 4th Test</a>"I absolutely adore Jasprit Bumrah, I absolutely love his skills. He is outstanding. However, I believe that when you play for India, you have to give it your all. When you talk about a five-over spell, when Root comes, you are not bowling the sixth over. You have to give it all. Either you give everything or you rest properly," Pathan said on his YouTube channel. "When it comes to a nation or a team, when you are playing for a team, you play for them. Team always comes first. Not questioning that he hasn't put in efforts. He has bowled overs. There is no doubt about it. However, when it comes to going the extra mile for the team, you have to do that," Pathan added.<h2>How many overs Bumrah has bowled in two Tests?</h2>Bumrah has bowled 86.4 overs in four innings played which is about 21.4 over per innings and has taken 12 wickets - the second most in the series behind Siraj's 13. Bumrah's has also taken two five-for in the series which is equal to what all other bowlers combined have taken.In comparison with other Indian bowlers, Siraj has bowled a total of 109 overs in six innings of 18.1 overs per innings; Akash Deep has bowled 72.1 overs in four innings or 18 overs per innings while Krishna has bowled 15.3 overs per innings in two Tests played.

Bumrah has bowled 86.4 overs in four innings played which is about 21.4 over per innings and has taken 12 wickets - the second most in the series behind Siraj's 13. Siraj, and Akash Deep, meanwhile, have averaged about 18 overs per inning while Krishna has averaged 15.3 overs.

Former India bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan says premium pacer Jasprit Bumrah 'either should rest properly or give everything' whenever he plays of the team. The comments came on the eve of fourth Test against England in Manchester and amid Bumrah's workload management talk. The express pacer has been made available to play only three of the five Tests in the series and has already played two of them. Injuries to Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep mean that India will be playing Bumrah in Manchester - his third and potentially final Test of the series - as confirmed by his bowling partner Mohammed Siraj. Also Read - Ashwin backs CSK pacer to make 'serious attack' with Siraj & Bumrah in 4th Test "I absolutely adore Jasprit Bumrah, I absolutely love his skills. He is outstanding. However, I believe that when you play for India, you have to give it your all. When you talk about a five-over spell, when Root comes, you are not bowling the sixth over. You have to give it all. Either you give everything or you rest properly," Pathan said on his YouTube channel. "When it comes to a nation or a team, when you are playing for a team, you play for them. Team always comes first. Not questioning that he hasn't put in efforts. He has bowled overs. There is no doubt about it. However, when it comes to going the extra mile for the team, you have to do that," Pathan added. How many overs Bumrah has bowled in two Tests? Bumrah has bowled 86.4 overs in four innings played which is about 21.4 over per innings and has taken 12 wickets - the second most in the series behind Siraj's 13. Bumrah's has also taken two five-for in the series which is equal to what all other bowlers combined have taken. In comparison with other Indian bowlers, Siraj has bowled a total of 109 overs in six innings of 18.1 overs per innings; Akash Deep has bowled 72.1 overs in four innings or 18 overs per innings while Krishna has bowled 15.3 overs per innings in two Tests played.

Bumrah has bowled 86.4 overs in four innings played which is about 21.4 over per innings and has taken 12 wickets - the second most in the series behind Siraj's 13. Siraj, and Akash Deep, meanwhile, have averaged about 18 overs per inning while Krishna has averaged 15.3 overs.

'Give it your all,' Ex-India all-rounder Pathan wants Bumrah to 'go extra mile' amid workload management talk

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