Should Jasprit Bumrah Be Part Of India's XI In 5th Test?

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Posted by AI on 2025-07-29 12:01:12 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-12 10:56:16

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India's speedy bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against England after sustaining a back injury. This comes after he recently returned from a long injury layoff, only playing two Tests since the 2020 Aus vs Ind Gabba Test. This has left many people wondering if he is too injury-prone to be a long-term member of the Indian Test team.

Back problems are notoriously tricky to get over quickly in cricket, and every team would feel the impact of losing their best bowler. Since his international debut in 2016, Bumrah has only played 21 out of a possible 32 Test matches for India, struggling to stay fit. He has not been able to play more than four Tests in a row and has often been sidelined even during shorter formats of the game, unable to play more than six games in a row.

Bumrah is without a doubt one of the best bowlers in the world, but his body seems unable to withstand the pace and frequency of international cricket. Handling him with care, giving him adequate rest, and using him selectively, could be the best way to leverage his talent. However, until the Indian team does not have a stable and consistent replacement to bank on, they will be feeling his absence greatly, a fact reflected in his stunning average of 21.8 with the ball.

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