Former India fielding coach R Sridhar recalled how Ravi Shastri dismissed discussions over giving pacer Jasprit Bumrah a break in the course of the 2018-19 Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) collection in Australia.
On ‘A Century Of Tales‘ Podcast, R Sridhar recalled how Ravi Shastri, who was the top coach of the Indian crew then, ensured Jasprit Bumrah performed the ultimate two Assessments whereas there have been discussions about resting him for the third Take a look at of the four-match collection, retaining the 2019 World Cup in thoughts.
“I keep in mind one episode after the Perth Take a look at there was a small hole. There was a dilemma whether or not Bumrah can play the third Take a look at. Defending from damage in order that he can play in Sydney. They have been discussing ought to Bumrah play or relaxation as a result of there was a World Cup after that. We go to New Zealand after that collection, return play Australia once more in India, after which the World Cup. So if one thing occurs to Bumrah he could miss the World Cup. There was a concern,” Sridhar stated.
“So I keep in mind Ravi’s name. He requested the crew physio and energy & conditioning unit what number of World Cups have India received? What number of occasions have India received a Take a look at collection in Australia? Right here we’re sitting 1-1, going to Melbourne and Sydney, an opportunity to win the collection and also you need to relaxation your finest bowler? I need him to play each the Take a look at matches,” he added.
India received the four-match Take a look at collection 2-1 and created historical past with their first-ever Take a look at collection win in Australia. Jasprit Bumrah performed each video games. He picked 9 wickets within the third Take a look at at Melbourne, which India received.
Ravi Shastri lashes out at India for resting Jasprit Bumrah in ENG vs IND 2025 2nd Take a look at
India left ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah out of the continued second Take a look at towards England in Birmingham. The guests misplaced the primary Take a look at and are 0-1 down within the collection. Bumrah was neglected to handle his workload.
Nevertheless, Ravi Shastri lashed out on the Indian crew for not enjoying Bumrah given the truth that they’re already 0-1 down within the collection.
“I believe Michael requested the query on the toss, should you take a look at the run India has had, this turns into a really essential Take a look at match. You will have misplaced 3 towards New Zealand, 3 towards Australia and misplaced the primary Take a look at match right here. It’s a must to get again to successful methods. You will have the most effective quick bowler on this planet and also you make him sit out after 7 days of relaxation. It is one thing very onerous to consider,” he stated (through Sky Sports activities).
Notably, Bumrah had picked up 5 wickets within the first innings of the opening Take a look at. He failed to choose a wicket within the second innings as India couldn’t defend a goal of 371 with England chasing it down with 5 wickets to spare.
Edited by Arshit Garg
