Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah is poised to sit out either the 4th or 5th Test of the ongoing IND vs ENG series, according to ESPNCricinfo. This strategic move aims to carefully manage Bumrah workload. The prolific bowler has emerged as a dominant force in the India vs England Test series, having secured an impressive tally of 15 wickets across two matches, maintaining an average of over 10.

Currently leading the wicket-taking charts in the series, Bumrah showcased his prowess in the 2nd Test in Visakhapatnam, where he clinched nine crucial wickets, earning him the player-of-the-match accolade. With a remarkable six-wicket haul in the first innings and three pivotal dismissals in the second, Bumrah relentless pace attack left the Australian batting lineup in shambles. In the series opener as well, the 31 Years-old displayed his mastery by claiming six wickets, including a notable four-wicket haul in a single innings.

Reports suggest that Jasprit Bumrah is likely to sit out one of the final two Tests in the ongoing IND vs ENG series

Per ESPN Cricinfo reports, Jasprit Bumrah is strongly expected to be given a rest for one of the upcoming matches between India and England. Despite showing no signs of injury or fitness concerns, the decision to rest Bumrah is aimed at workload management.

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The BCCI’s medical staff has advised the board to carefully monitor Bumrah’s workload during the India vs England Test series. It’s noteworthy that the right-arm paceman has represented India across all three formats. He was sidelined for nearly a year in 2022-23 due to a back injury.

In September 2022, the Mumbai Indians pacer suffered a back injury, leading to his exclusion from the squad. Subsequently, he underwent back surgery last year and made his return to action in August 2023. Since his comeback, Jasprit Bumrah has exhibited exceptional form for the Indian team.

Jasprit Bumrah secured the top position in the ICC Test bowler rankings

Recently, he ascended to the pinnacle of the ICC rankings for Test bowlers. He joins an elite group of only three other players—Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, and Virat Kohli—who have achieved this remarkable feat across all three formats in their careers.

Meanwhile, Bumrah is expected to feature in the upcoming 3rd Test match between IND and ENG. The match is scheduled to take place at the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot starting from February 15. The BCCI has yet to unveil the squad for the remaining three Tests against England. Ravindra Jadeja, who suffered a hamstring injury during the 1st Test, is also anticipated to make a return for the 3rd Test following his recovery.

The IND vs ENG Test series is currently tied at 1-1 after two matches. In the first Test, India suffered a defeat by 28 runs when they fell short of chasing down the 231-run target in the final innings. However, in a remarkable turnaround, Rohit Sharma & Co. bounced back in the second Test, securing a convincing victory by a substantial margin of 106 runs.