The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly unhappy with Jasprit Bumrah's ‘pick and choose’ policy reportedly The board is set to reassess its stance on his workload management moving forward.
BCCI Concerned Over Bumrah’s Selective Availability
Bumrah’s recurring back injury has restricted him to just three matches in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, raising eyebrows among experts.. While some have suggested he retire from Test cricket, others have questioned the privilege of his selecting which matches to play.
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According to the Times of India (TOI), BCCI was displeased with Bumrah skipping the fifth Test when the series was on the line in England. His availability has been difficult to assess, with final decisions often coming only on the eve of the match or just before the toss.
Bumrah to Be Considered Only for Full-Series Availability
As a result, the BCCI is inclined to revise its policy, considering Bumrah for selection only if he is available for the entire series. The board has also emphasized that the medical team must provide their fitness status before each selection meeting.
“Strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches can set workload thresholds for each player. But Bumrah's availability should depend on his fitness, which will be assessed by the medical team,” a BCCI source told TOI..
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This ongoing series is India’s last five-match Test assignment of the year away from home. They will next face South Africa and the West Indies at home, with both being two-match Test series, where workload management is unlikely to be a major concern.
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Meanwhile, whenever Jasprit Bumrah takes the field, he continues to give his full effort. In the current series, he has picked up 14 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls, and is the joint-highest wicket-taker for India alongside Mohammed Siraj, who has played two more matches.
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