Former India National Cricket Team all -rounder Irfan Pathan is not a happy person after seeing the superstar Paper Jasprit Bumrah at the Test Squad for the series against the West Indies National Cricket Team.
Irfan Pathan said that the Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI) Selection Committee should have given a young fast bowler for the upcoming testing series rather than include Jasprit Bumrah in the squad.
Bumrah is committed to testing cricket, which is fantastic – Irfan Pathan
Jasprit Bumrah is one of the three experts in India’s squad for the Red-Ball Games against Roston Chase-led side. The selectors have placed Mohammad Siraj and Prasad Krishna with Bumrah and released the choice of Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh and Shardul Thakur from the Test Squad.
Bumrah played a Test match for India for the last time on a tour of England, where he showed three out of five matches to manage his charge.
Meanwhile, speaking on his official YouTube channel, Irfan Pathan questioned the selection of Jasprit Bumrah and said that a young pacer could be tested against the West Indies.
“It seems that these two tests have an omission to not play the role of a young fast bowler, but it is the current direction of the team. If I were a selector or manager, I would definitely try to give a young fast bowler an opportunity, not just focusing on quick results. Bumrah committed to test cricket, which is luxurious, which is luxurious.
“Nevertheless, it is good that Bumrah maintains Test cricket as his priority. The selectors can use this series to give proper comfort to Bumrah and a young fast bowler for the groom, some should give priority to India for long -term vision. India needs a group of eight good fast bowlers, not only three or four,” said.
Can this mean Kuldeep Yadav can remember again? – Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan, despite his sensational performance, was incorrectly dropped to the spin-bouling all-rounder, appreciated the calls of the selectors to recall the Test squad to Exer Patel.
However, he said that the return of Exer Patel may mean that left -arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav can be bench for matches against the West Indies. In particular, Kuldeep Yadav also warmed on the bench in all five matches of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.
“Exer’s return strengthens the team. When Axar plays with Washington and Jadeja, the team has achieved the depth of batting. Does this mean that Kuldeep Yadav can remember again? I would definitely like to see him playing, but usually only two fast bowlers allow them to play, they do not guarantee,” he said.
Who will fill the role of that Ashwin? – Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan was also curious to see who would fill the shoes of the legendary Ravichandran Ashwin in the home test series.
“Who will fill the role of that Ashwin? Washington Beautiful brings some qualities, but he does not have all the symptoms of Ashwin … Jadeja supported Ashwin well, but now someone should take steps for that role. Can it be Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sundar, or Exer Patel?”
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