Gautam Gambhir has addressed criticism regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s workload, emphasizing the importance of managing the fast bowler’s fitness for the long term. This comes after Sunil Gavaskar suggested Bumrah should play every match. Bumrah’s impressive performance, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the first Test, highlights his value to the team. Gambhir stated that the plan was always for Bumrah to play three Tests initially, with further decisions based on his physical condition. He also defended the inexperienced pace attack, highlighting their potential and the need for patience in developing a strong bowling unit for Test cricket.
