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• 02/19/2024
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Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is poised for a break as he is set to be rested for the upcoming Test match in Ranchi against England. The decision, part of the Indian team’s workload management strategy, allows Bumrah to recuperate after his stellar performance in the ongoing series. However, his availability for the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala remains contingent upon the outcome of the Ranchi Test, scheduled to commence on February 23.

Workload Management Strategy

With the series against England progressing, the Indian team has opted to rest Bumrah to mitigate his workload. The decision comes after Bumrah’s remarkable performance in the series, where he emerged as the leading wicket-taker, claiming 17 wickets at an impressive average of 13.64 across the three matches.

As the Indian team prepares to depart from Rajkot on Tuesday, Bumrah is unlikely to accompany the squad and is expected to travel separately. He may opt for a four-hour drive to Ahmedabad on Monday, adhering to the team’s rest protocols. While there is no indication of any other player being rested for the next Test, Mukesh Kumar is set to rejoin the squad in Ranchi after being released for a Ranji game.

KL Rahul’s Fitness Update

The team management and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are awaiting an update on the fitness of KL Rahul, who was initially slated to join the squad in Rajkot but has yet to arrive. Rahul’s fitness status remains uncertain, with previous reports suggesting he was nearing full fitness.

In positive news for the Indian team, R Ashwin is set to travel with the squad to Ranchi after briefly departing the match to attend to his mother in Chennai. The BCCI facilitated Ashwin’s swift return with a chartered flight, ensuring his timely reunion with the team ahead of the crucial encounter.

As Jasprit Bumrah prepares for a well-deserved rest, the Indian team navigates through strategic decisions aimed at maintaining player fitness and performance levels. With the series against England poised delicately, the team’s careful management of resources becomes pivotal as they strive for success in the remaining Tests.