India’s pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah is set to be rested for the fourth Test against England in Ranchi, according to reports from Cricbuzz. Despite his exceptional performance, Bumrah is unlikely to join the team as they depart from Rajkot after their commanding victory in the third Test. The decision on his participation in the final Test in Dharamsala hinges on the outcome of the Ranchi match, which could secure India’s series victory with a 3-1 lead.
The move aims to manage Bumrah’s workload, especially with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the T20 World Cup on the horizon. After recovering from a back-stress fracture that sidelined him for nearly a year, Bumrah returned to cricket just before the 2023 World Cup. His impressive performance in the ongoing series against England, where he leads the wicket charts with 17 scalps despite spin-friendly conditions, underscores his significance to the team.
Meanwhile, there’s no immediate word on a replacement for Bumrah, similar to Mohammed Siraj’s rest during the Visakhapatnam Test. Mukesh Kumar, released for Ranji duty, will rejoin the squad in Ranchi. With Bumrah’s absence, the spotlight turns to India’s bowling arsenal as they aim to maintain their dominance in the series.