Harbhajan Singh On Workload Managent: Workload management has become an important part of the cricket world and almost all teams are focusing on managing the workload of their fast bowlers. The Indian team is also engaged in managing the workload of its key fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah so that he does not get injured. For this reason, it was made clear before the series against England that Bumrah would play only three Tests.
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Harbhajan Singh: Meanwhile, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has also given his opinion on workload management and believes that perhaps this term is being used too much in international cricket. Before the Manchester Test, Bhajji said that workload management is a new thing and it has started due to the popularity of T20 cricket.
Due to the fatigue of the players for the last few years, many teams now bring different teams for different tours. Since cricket is played all year round, international teams now find the time and space to send their top players on vacation to keep them fresh for a longer period of time.
While talking to India Today, Harbhajan Singh said,
“Look, workload management is a new thing. After the IPL came, people said I will bowl 24 balls in a match and they will be perfect, and that’s how people used to train. If you go back in the past, what was the workload? Workload meant fitness. Players used to play 5-match series earlier as well. But yes, if someone is worried about injury, then you need to be careful.”
It is important to take care of Jasprit Bumrah’s workload
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Harbhajan Singh further talked about Jasprit Bumrah and said that he is an honest bowler and it is very important to take care of his workload management. Bhajji said,
“Jasprit is the most honest cricketer. If he is not in pain, he can bowl not only 4 overs but also 10 overs. He did the same in Australia. He bowled so much there that he got injured. His action is very helpful in this. His run-up is short, and you have to bowl at a fast pace, so the finishing of his action puts a lot of pressure on the body. If his body is fine, let him play 5 Test matches. If he plays 5 Test matches, India will win the series. Ask any opposing team, they will say that they do not like to face Bumrah.”
Let us tell you that in the current series against England, Jasprit Bumrah has played two Tests so far and Team India has faced defeat in both. Now it has to be seen whether Bumrah plays in Manchester or not.
