India’s team management is reportedly planning to keep a fully fit star pacer fresh for the upcoming Test matches against New Zealand and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).
As a result, the bowler is unlikely to play in the upcoming ODI series.
According to a report in The Times of India, the team management wants him to focus on red-ball cricket rather than play bilateral white-ball matches. The move is aimed at managing his workload and keeping him ready for India’s important Test assignments.
Is Jasprit Bumrah Fully Fit?
The pacer is reportedly completely fit and has been asked to report to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for a routine check. His fitness is therefore not believed to be the reason behind his likely absence from the ODI series.
Will Bumrah Play For India A Before The New Zealand Tests?
The bowler is expected to feature in India’s third India A match before the Test series against New Zealand. The game would give him an opportunity to prepare for the longer format and build match fitness ahead of the international assignment.
Why Is Team India Likely To Keep Him Out Of ODIs?
The team management reportedly wants to protect the pacer for India’s upcoming Test matches. With the New Zealand Tests and the BGT in focus, the plan is to avoid adding unnecessary workload through bilateral white-ball cricket.
The decision suggests that India are placing a greater focus on keeping key players available for major Test series. However, his participation in the ODI series has not been officially confirmed as ruled out.