Asia Cup: Former legend put his side on Bumrah’s critics in Asia Cup
Asia Cup: The 15-member team has been selected for Asia Cup 2025, in which many questions are being raised about Jasprit Bumrah. On this, former Indian player Mohammad Kaif defended the experienced bowler and called him a star player. Kaif said that people should not forget Jasprit Bumrah’s contribution to his team. He reminded how Bumrah snatched many lost matches from the mouth of the opposing team and gave India victory.
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Bumrah’s presence in Asia Cup is mandatory
Bumrah has to bowl only 4 overs in every match in this tournament and he can also be rested against weak teams. Bumrah was rested due to workload management on the England tour, but his presence is very important in a big tournament like Asia Cup. Kaif said, “You need a bowler like Bumrah in T20, because he can change the course of the game.”
VIDEO | Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad suggests that team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah should prioritise playing Test matches more than ODIs and T20Is to manage his workload better.
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He said, "Jasprit Bumrah needs to take a call in terms of whether he would like to play more… pic.twitter.com/jAIZnFVDnh
Kaif’s statement on Bumrah
Think carefully, because you said that we lost all the matches we played in England when he (Jasprit Bumrah) played. You see how many matches he has played and India has won them, and also find out, no matter which format it is. When he plays, how many times does he give a match-winning performance? Find out these figures too. Bumrah is a promising diamond of India. Don’t complain about him. There is no stain on him.
I had already said that Bumrah will not be seen playing for long in Tests, but if India reaches the Asia Cup final, he can play seven matches. He will bowl 28 overs, and I am talking about a two or three week long tournament. There is no problem in bowling 28 overs, he will get time to recover.
