According to the report, Bumrah will have to play 2-2 Tests on the tour of Sri Lanka and New Zealand, while after this, the big five-match home series against Australia will also be important for him. At present the Indian team is at sixth position in the points table, in such a situation the board wants the team to make a strong comeback and re-join the race for the finals.
Keep an eye on Bumrah’s workload
There has been a lot of discussion earlier also about Bumrah’s workload. Last year, on the England tour, he played only three out of five Tests, on which questions were also raised. But now the board’s stance is clear that he will have to play continuously in Tests, although for this he can be given rest in ODI matches so that he remains completely fit.
Bumrah will have to play all the tests
According to sources, the main aim of the board is to ensure that Bumrah remains fit throughout the Test season. Especially considering the upcoming five-Test series against Australia, maintaining his fitness will be the biggest challenge. The selectors are also ready to keep him out of limited overs matches if needed.
Bench strength will be tested against Afghanistan
Meanwhile, the only Test will also be played against Afghanistan from June 6. This match is not a part of the World Test Championship but it is considered very important from the practice point of view. Chances can be given especially to those players whose teams will be out in the league stage or whose workload is less.
Sources have also made it clear that now the team management is more serious about Test cricket and every match is being seen as preparation. The final decision will be taken on the basis of fitness and form of the players. Overall, the coming times are very important for the Indian team, where a major change is being seen in the strategy for better performance in Test cricket.
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