The Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI) Ajit Aggarkar, Chairman of the selectors, has opened up criticism around the management scheme of Pace Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
Ajit Aggarkar said that Jasprit Bumrah is a valuable asset for Team India, and needs ‘additional attention’ as he is quite unique and has faced some serious injuries in his career.
Jasprit Bumrah makes it in India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad
Bumrah has been selected in the 15-member India squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. While the inclusion of Bumrah in the Bharat Squad is a clear thing, it comes as a big development because there were some reports about it, which was remembering the continental tournament.
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It was reported that the Asia Cup could leave 2025 for keeping himself fresh for the Home Test series against Jasprit Bumrah West Indies, with a very short turnaround time.
World No. 1 Quick was last seen in action in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, where he painted three out of three of the five Tests against England and threatened with the ball.
In particular, he played only three matches on a tour to manage his charge, and because of this, he was receiving a heavy backlash from former cricketers at the end of a heavy backlash.
We want him to be available all the time- Ajit Agkar
Talking to reporters, Ajit Agkar said that he has been additional careful with Bumrah and Physio is always in contact with him.
“I don’t think there is a written plan at the moment. Obviously, there is a good break after the England series. Team management or physics or related people are always in touch. It is not yet, and even before their injury, we tried to take care of them because we know how valuable he is,” meets India’s squad during the press.
Ajit Agkar further said that he wants Paes Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to be preserved for big games. He said:
“Clearly, we want to make it available for all big games. I know in international cricket, every game is a big game. But World Cup, Champion Trophy or big series like England or Australia. We want to provide it all the time.”
It will not change whether it is a series or in the next six months – Ajit Agkar
The BCCI chief selector also made it clear that the management strategy associated with Jasprit Bumrah would not change as he is a special player.
“Most fast bowlers are monitored, and yes, because they have taken an injury in the last 2-3 years. How unique it is and how special it is and it will not change, it will not change. It will not change whether it is in this series or next six months,” Agkar said.
Finally, Agkar stated that Bumrah would be monitored by physio and trainers, and their participation in the upcoming matches would depend on what his body’s position is and when the team needs it in dire need.
“As we go together, how he feels, when we need him as a team, which is probably the most important thing, and with physio and trainers, those things are monitored. We hope that he is not available more often,” he said.
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