Jasprit Bumrah’s contribution to the Indian team has always been immense, and this can never be ignored.
His mastery and skillfulness with the ball have ensured victories for India at times when defeat seemed almost certain.
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However, some of Bumrah’s recent actions have worried his fans, indicating a potential shift in his priorities.
Bumrah opting out of the 2nd test match against England is one such decision.
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While we all know the importance of rest, it was also known that the Indian bowling lineup was extremely weak without Bumrah.
It may not have been a matter of concern had we managed to gain a lead in the first test. But even that was not the case.
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Hence, it became all the more necessary for Bumrah to take part in the 2nd test match, which was going to be even more tough simply because of the fact that no other team had been able to win in Edgbaston against England in red-ball cricket.
Bumrah critics have criticised him regarding the same, while his fans have defended him, advocating for his right to rest his body the way he wants to.
Fortunately, Bumrah was not missed at all in the 2nd game, as other bowlers stepped up their game to snatch the game away from Stokes and Company.
This has put a big question mark on Bumrah’s ‘superstar’ status, casting doubt over his insistence on taking so many breaks whenever he wants.
