Reasons why Jasprit Bumrah Should Play 4th Test: There is a fierce competition between England and India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Along with the fans, cricket experts are also enjoying the series fiercely. However, the host has taken a 2-1 lead in the series by winning the Leeds and Lord’s Tests. The next match of the series is to be played in Manchester, which will start on July 23. The upcoming match will be a do or die for India, so it will have to put in all its efforts to win.
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Jasprit Bumrah : Before this match to be held in Manchester, Indian fans are worried about whether Jasprit Bumrah will play in it or not. Actually, Bumrah is going to play only three matches in this series due to workload management. He has already played two matches, so it is not known in which of the remaining two matches he will be available for selection. In this article, we will know the 3 reasons why Bumrah must play in the Manchester Test.
3 Manchester Test is important for survival in the series
Jasprit Bumrah : If the Indian team has to stay in this series, then it will have to win the Manchester Test at any cost. If Team India loses this match as well, then it will be out of the race to become the winner. In such a situation, there will be no benefit in playing Bumrah again in the fifth Test. In this way, the Indian team must include Bumrah in the playing 11 to stay alive in the series.
2 Bumrah’s presence will strengthen the bowling attack
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At present, Bumrah is the backbone of the fast bowling attack of the Indian team. With his presence, the pace battery looks in a different rhythm. Bumrah is such a bowler, whose performance also inspires the rest of the bowlers to perform well. He has taken 12 wickets in this series, including two 5-wicket hauls.
1 Eight days gap will ensure adequate rest before the fourth Test
There is an 8-day gap between the Lord’s Test and the Manchester Test. This much gap is sufficient for any player to get rid of the fatigue of the Test match and to get fit. Bumrah can prepare himself well for the upcoming Test by using this 8-day gap properly.
