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“Bumrah Should Play the Next Two Tests” – Anil Kumble Bats for India’s Pace Spearhead Ahead of Manchester Clash

Arijit Bose
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Manchester: As the fiercely contested India-England Test series heads into its fourth and penultimate match at Old Trafford, Manchester, the debate over team combinations has intensified. On JioHotstar’s cricket talk show Follow The Blues, former India captain and JioHotstar expert Anil Kumble and India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate shared key insights on selection headaches, injury updates, and the squad’s mindset ahead of a critical showdown. Kumble: Bumrah Must Play Both Tests Anil Kumble didn’t mince words when it came to India’s bowling plans. He emphasized the irreplaceable value of…

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Deep Dasgupta Urges Jasprit Bumrah’s Inclusion in Crucial Fourth Test Against England

Arijit Bose
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Mumbai – Former Indian cricketer and JioHotstar expert Deep Dasgupta has emphatically stressed the critical importance of Jasprit Bumrah’s presence in India’s playing XI for the upcoming fourth Test against England. With India currently trailing the five-match series 2-1, Dasgupta believes that fielding the world’s best bowler is non-negotiable for a potential comeback. “Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth Test, absolutely yes,” Dasgupta stated, addressing the ongoing debate surrounding Bumrah’s workload management. “I’ve heard rumors that the plan for him was to play in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tests. But…

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No Bumrah for England ODIs; Shubman Gill Stands By India’s Test Series Effort

Nistha Agrawal

(Mumbai): Jasprit Bumrah was notably absent from the updated India squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting February 6 in Nagpur. Bumrah, initially included in the squad, was removed due to a back injury sustained during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His fitness will be assessed soon, with a decision about his participation in the Champions Trophy still pending. While Bumrah’s absence has sparked curiosity, India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill defended the team’s performance after their recent 1-3 defeat to Australia in the Test series. He…

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