Aakash Chopra has urged India to play Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming Pune Test against New Zealand, provided he’s fully fit, despite concerns about his workload. Chopra believes resting Bumrah for future series wouldn’t be wise, considering his importance to the team ¹.
Bumrah’s availability is crucial, given his impressive record: 319 international wickets in 162 games across formats, including 128 Test wickets at an average of 21.99 ¹ ². His experience and skills would significantly boost India’s chances against New Zealand.
Chopra’s stance emphasizes Bumrah’s value in the current series, outweighing potential long-term workload concerns. This perspective suggests India should capitalize on Bumrah’s fitness to secure crucial wins, rather than conserving him for future matches.
