Bumrah unlikely to get rest against Netherlands

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Team India enters Super-8 in T20 World Cup

New Delhi. The Indian cricket team has confirmed its place in the Super-8 of the T20 World Cup. The team management is planning to go with full force in their last group match on Wednesday (February 18). Team India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah Regarding K.K.’s play, it was clarified that at present he is not likely to be rested against Netherlands.

Kotak’s statement on Bumrah’s condition

“Right now it doesn’t look like Bumrah will get any rest. The final decision will be taken before the match. Our aim is to maintain the momentum in the tournament,” Kotak said in the pre-match press conference on Tuesday. Bumrah’s performance against Pakistan was remarkable, where he took the wickets of Sam Ayub and captain Salman Ali Aga to lead Team India to an excellent 61-run win.

BCCI monitoring

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s sports science team is constantly monitoring Bumrah’s workload. They can also be rotated if needed.

Abhishek Sharma’s return

young opener Abhishek Sharma Recently, he was admitted to a hospital in Delhi due to stomach problem and could not play the match against Namibia. He made a comeback against Pakistan, but was out in the first over. Kotak defended him, saying, “Abhishek was not fully fit. We will not over-analyze his performance. He is clear about his plans.”

Appreciation of Ishaan Kishan

wicketkeeper-batsman Ishaan Kishan Kotak also praised it. He said, “Ishan’s confidence has always been his strength and this mentality is what makes him special in T20 cricket. His half-century against Pakistan proved to be the foundation of the victory.”

Preparation for the match against Netherlands

Kotak mentioned not to take the Netherlands lightly. He said, “This tournament has seen constant upsets. No match is easy. Every team can beat anyone. So every match is important for us.”

Team India is going to play its last group match against Netherlands in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Bumrah, Ishan Kishan and other key players will enter the field with full preparation.