England: Team India has suffered another major setback before the fifth Test match against England. Veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will not play the fifth Test match against England. This decision (decision) has been taken in view of Bumrah’s workload management. Before him, star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has also been ruled out of the fifth Test match due to injury. Now India will have to play the last Test match without these two experienced players.
Medical team advised Jasprit Bumrah
According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, the BCCI medical team has advised him to rest in the fifth Test in view of workload management. The medical team believes that if Bumrah has to remain fit for a long time in the future, then it is very important to manage Bumrah’s workload. Even before the series, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar had said that Bumrah would play only three Tests in this series and the same happened.
Jasprit Bumrah’s performance in England series was excellent
Jasprit Bumrah has performed brilliantly with the ball in the ongoing Test series against England. He is the joint second highest wicket-taker in this series along with Mohammad Siraj. Both bowlers have taken 14 wickets so far. At the same time, England captain Ben Stokes is the highest wicket-taker in this series. He has taken 17 wickets in the series.
Which player will return in place of Jasprit Bumrah?
Now the biggest question is that if Bumrah does not play, then who will replace him in the playing XI. If reports are to be believed, Akash Deep may return to the playing XI in place of Bumrah. Akash Deep did not play the fourth Test match due to injury, but now it is being said that he is fully fit and ready to play in the fifth Test match. Akash Deep played an important role in the victory in the Edgbaston Test match. There he took 10 wickets in both the innings combined.