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Indian Express
17 hours ago
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- Indian Express
IND vs ENG, 4th Test Playing 11: Will Jasprit Bumrah sit out crucial Old Trafford Test? India face conundrum
India vs England 4th Test Playing 11: Jasprit Bumrah's workload management has been as much a conversation in India's ongoing Test series in England as the series itself. Their decision to let Bumrah sit out the second Test was met with a flurry of criticism but then incidentally, that has ended up being the only match India has won thus far. At the end of that Test at Edgbaston, Shubman Gill replied with a simple 'Definitely' when he was asked if Bumrah will play the next Test at Lord's. However, after the end of the Lord's Test, which India lost despite a lengthy and dogged resistance of more than 50 overs from their lower order including Bumrah, Gill was more circumspect when asked the same question. 'You'll get to know soon,' is what he said. Former India bowlers Irfan Pathan and Anil Kumble are both clear that Bumrah simply has to play the fourth Test at Old Trafford, a ground where the 31-year-old has never played before. The five-match series could be decided there with India trailing 2-1. Kumble, in fact, feels that Bumrah should just play both remaining Test matches. 'I would certainly, if I'm part of that group, push Bumrah to play the next game,' Kumble told JioHotstar after the third Test. 'That's crucial. If he doesn't play and then we lose the Test, that's it—the series is done and dusted. I think Bumrah should play both the remaining Tests. I know he's said he's going to play only three, but there's a long break after this. He doesn't have to play the home series—he can take a break if needed. But I believe he should be out there for the next two.' Pathan also felt that resting Bumrah again would mean making yet another change to the bowling lineup. 'This is the biggest five-match series that you would play abroad in this World Test Championship cycle, and in such a crunch situation, changing too much isn't ideal—neither for the management nor for the fellow bowlers. In conditions like these, Bumrah's presence adds a lot of value,' he added. India head coach Gautam Gambhir had been clear before the start of the series that Bumrah will only play three matches and reiterated the same after India lost the first Test at Headingley. 'Haven't decided which two matches Bumrah will play but he will play total of three. We need to manage his workload. Scoreline doesn't change that… he will play three Tests only,' Gambhir had said.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: 'He did enough' - Former India captain makes bold statement on batter's future after 'brain fade' moment
Brydon Carse of England celebrates dismissing Karun Nair of India during Day Four of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground (Photo by) Former India captain Anil Kumble believes India should avoid making too many changes for the fourth Test against England in Manchester. The veteran also backed India No 3 Karun Nair to keep his place in the team despite India's 22-run loss at Lord's. With the loss at Lord's, England now lead the five-match series 2-1, with the next Test starting on July 23. Asked if changes were needed and whether Nair should stay in the XI, Kumble said, " I don't want to make too many changes because I think India have played a fantastic game. Yes, they lost by 22 runs. Unless injuries, we don't know about Rishabh Pant." Backing the 33-year-old for the upcoming Test, Kumble added, " He certainly keeps his place. He did enough in the first innings. In the second innings, it was probably a brain fade, but he was batting well. That partnership was crucial ." Kumble referred to Nair's 61-run partnership with KL Rahul in the first innings, which helped protect captain Shubman Gill from facing the new ball early. India vs England: India fall short at Lord's, England lead series 2-1 "If he had gotten out early, then maybe Shubman Gill exposed slightly earlier with the new ball. We know that the first 20 or 25 overs were crucial. I think he will still keep his place. He was unfortunate that he got out. It was a brilliant catch by Joe Root. Probably give him one more opportunity," Kumble said on Star Sports' Follow the Blues, . Nair scored 40 runs in the first innings before being caught by Joe Root off Ben Stokes. In the second innings, he made 14 and was trapped lbw by Brydon Carse. Kumble also praised Ravindra Jadeja's recent batting contributions, especially from the lower order. When asked if lower-order runs were India's biggest positive from Lord's, he said, "The first Test, when India lost, the contribution from the lower order was nothing in the two innings, and since then, Ravindra Jadeja has certainly stepped up with his batting. He certainly will feel confident, and the team management will also feel so much more confident that the lower order is now contributing." Poll Should India make changes to the team for the fourth Test against England? Yes, they need to change some players No, they should keep the same team Only if there are injuries Kumble noted Jadeja's ability to build partnerships with both top and lower-order players. " He has been the sole sort of leader in that middle order to hold the innings, not just with a recognized batter, and putting together a partnership, but also ensuring that the lower order starts contributing along with him, and those partnerships that he has had, even in the first innings with Nitish Kumar Reddy, second innings with him, and of course, with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj," he said. Jadeja scored 72 and 61* in the two innings at Lord's, guiding India from a precarious position of 82/7 in the second innings. The veteran's marathon stand however, went up in vain with the 'unlucky' wicket of Mohammed Siraj at the hands of spinner Shoaib Bashir, falling 22 runs short of what would have been an iconic win. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hans India
a day ago
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- Hans India
Jadeja could have taken risk and gone after Bashir: Kumble
New Delhi: Ravindra Jadeja should have gone after Shoaib Bashir instead of exposing Mohammed Siraj for three deliveries in the lost third Test against England at Lord's, feels former India captain Anil Kumble, who was reminded of a similar heartbreak against Pakistan in Chennai 26 summers back while watching the game. On that day, India lost by 12 runs after an epic 136 by Sachin Tendulkar, who was playing with back spasms. The dismissal of Javagal Srinath by off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq in that match was eerily similar to how the ball trickled down to dislodge Siraj's stumps on Monday. 'I was just reminded of one Test match where I lost by 12 runs against Pakistan in Chennai. It (Siraj's dismissal) was a similar kind of dismissal. Just 22 runs. Jadeja left stranded. I mean, he planned to get India this close to winning. But England just stuck to their task,' Kumble, who was a part of that line-up in Chennai, said on 'JioHotstar'. Jadeja was taking singles off fourth or fifth ball of each over, but Kumble felt that he could have taken some risk against a few slower bowlers. 'He would have identified the bowlers he could target. Like I mentioned Chris Woakes, who's slightly slower in the air, and Joe Root or Bashir. Even though they're off-spinners, it wasn't like the ball was turning square. 'Ideally, if someone had to take the risk and get out, it should have been Jadeja rather than Siraj. He did well to farm the strike, especially with Bumrah and Siraj at the other end. But giving Bashir a full over was risky. That's when he could have gone after him.' Kumble, however, praised Jadeja for his dogged 61 not out as he nearly performed a miracle act taking India to 170 in pursuit of 193. 'He was outstanding throughout. He came in early, sixth over of the day, and remained unbeaten. To double the score after being 82 for 7 with just Bumrah and Siraj is incredible. 'The other batters will be disappointed, they had chances. Also, those extras, 32 in the first innings and almost 65 across both, will be a big point of discussion,' Kumble observed. As far as Siraj is concerned, Kumble felt that being hit on the shoulder by Jofra Archer in the previous over probably unsettled him.
India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
Will Jasprit Bumrah Play 4th Test? Anil Kumble Warns India Ahead Of Must-Win Clash At Old Trafford
India's narrow 22-run loss to England in the third Test at Lord's has triggered a heated debate over team selection, specifically around the availability of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Former India captain and spin great Anil Kumble has strongly urged the team management to field Bumrah in the upcoming fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, warning that India's hopes of clinching the series may vanish otherwise. Also Read: Inside Yuvraj Singh & Kim Sharma's Love Story: A Romance That Rocked Bollywood And Cricket Kumble's comments came in the wake of India's second defeat in the five-match series, giving England a 2-1 lead. Despite a late resistance led by Ravindra Jadeja, Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj, India couldn't stop Ben Stokes' men from sealing a dramatic win on Day 5. 'Series is Done and Dusted Without Bumrah': Kumble's Blunt Verdict Speaking to JioHotstar after the game, Kumble didn't mince words: 'If Bumrah doesn't play and we lose the next Test, the series is done and dusted. I know he was scheduled for only three Tests, but now is not the time to rest. He must play the fourth—and ideally, both remaining Tests.' Kumble emphasized the urgency of the situation, especially given the tight schedule. The fourth Test starts on July 23, while the final Test at The Oval begins just three days later on July 31. Workload Management Under Scrutiny The decision to rest Bumrah for the second Test at Edgbaston—despite India winning that match handsomely by 338 runs—was always part of a pre-planned workload management strategy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar had confirmed early in the tour that Bumrah would not feature in all five games to avoid aggravating any old injuries. Bumrah himself had agreed to play just three Tests and even turned down the captaincy to focus solely on his bowling responsibilities. However, the defeat at Lord's has now changed the narrative, with critics calling for flexibility in the team's plans to suit the current situation. Why Bumrah's Presence Is Non-Negotiable Jasprit Bumrah has already proven his value in this series. In the Lord's Test, he delivered a stunning five-wicket haul in the first innings and troubled English batters with sharp movement and pinpoint accuracy. His absence in crucial phases, like the final day at Lord's or potentially at Old Trafford, could be the decisive factor that tips the balance in England's favor. Adding to the pressure is the memory of the 2024–25 Border–Gavaskar Trophy, where Bumrah played all five matches against Australia and aggravated a back injury in the final Test. That absence cost India dearly. He later missed the Champions Trophy 2025 and only returned during the IPL 2025. Given this history, the management's cautious approach is understandable—but Kumble argues that strategic flexibility is essential when the series outcome is on the line. Next Steps: What Will Team India Decide? Captain Shubman Gill, when asked about Bumrah's availability for the remainder of the series, offered no definitive answer, simply stating, 'You'll get to know soon.' The management now faces a tough call—stick to the original plan or respond to the shifting dynamics of a fiercely contested series. India will face the West Indies and South Africa in home Tests later this year. This gives Bumrah ample time to rest after the England tour if needed. But for now, the priority is clear: level the series in Manchester to set up a decider at The Oval.
India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
I would certainly push him to....: Former Indian player requests Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Manchester Test for..., his name is...
I would certainly push him to....: Former Indian player requests Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Manchester Test for..., his name is... New Delhi: Former Indian captain Anil Kumble said the team management should motivate Jasprit Bumrah to play in the last two Test matches. India suffered a 22-run loss in the Lord's Test, where the team was all-out for 170 chasing a target of 193 runs. With this defeat, England took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. BCCI plans for Bumrah The BCCI had earlier announced that Bumrah would only play three Tests on the England tour to manage his workload. However, head coach Gautam Gambhir rested him in the second Test despite his brilliant performance at Leeds. Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep performed well in the absence of Bumrah in Birmingham and played a key role in India's 336-run victory. Kumble's opinion: Bumrah should play both next Tests Kumble believes that Bumrah should play in Manchester if India want to stay in the series. He said, 'If I was part of that group, I would definitely ask Bumrah to play the next match, because he is very important. If he doesn't play and India loses the Test, the series will be over. I think Bumrah should play both the Tests. He said we only know three Tests. will play, but after that there is a long break you can rest in the home series, but the next Test should be played by Bumrah.' Kumble said this to Jiostar after the Test match ended in London on Monday. Captain Shubman Gill did not give a clear answer on Bumrah There is no official statement from India regarding Bumrah. Captain Shubman Gill, when asked about Bumrah's availability after the Lord's Test, said only, 'You will know soon.' Team India fails to win Test in Manchester India have not won a single Test match in Manchester so far. At this ground, India have played a total of nine Tests, five of which were drawn and England won four. The last time India played a Test here was in 2014 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, in which India suffered a crushing defeat by an innings and 54 runs.
