Jasprit Bumrah to Play Limited Tests Against England
Bumrah's participation in the series, although limited, is expected to have a significant impact on the outcome, given his impressive record against England. The Indian team's overall bowling attack, combined with Bumrah's pace bowling skills, is expected to give them an edge over the hosts, especially in England's cooler weather.
Jasprit Bumrah, India's premier strike bowler, will feature in only three Tests against England due to a back injury, aiming to manage his workload and maintain peak fitness for a longer career. With 205 Test wickets at an average of under 20, Bumrah is concerned about his fitness for the five-Test series starting at Headingley.
Bumrah has a strong record against England, with 60 wickets at an average of 22.16 in 14 Tests, and is expected to play a key role in the series. Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his confidence in Bumrah's ability to be India's strike bowler, citing his pace bowling skills as crucial in breaking down the English batting lineup. The Indian team's overall balance of bowling attack, including Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, and Shardul Thakur, has also been praised by Tendulkar.
Former England bowler Steve Harmison believes that Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming series could decide the outcome, and wants him to play at Headingley and Lord's, where his skills can be utilized to turn matches around. Bumrah has a strong record in England, with 37 wickets in nine Test matches at an average of 23.78 runs per wicket. Harmison also praises Mohammed Siraj as a key partner for Bumrah, citing his energy and ability to move the ball sideways.
The Indian team is set to face England in a five-match Test series, starting from June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. With Bumrah's limited participation, the team's strategy and overall performance will be closely watched. The series is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams having a strong lineup of players.