IND vs ENG: How many more matches will Jasprit Bumrah play, will the problem arise again?

IND vs ENG: The ongoing Test series between India and England has reached an exciting turn. So far three matches have been played, in which England has won two and India has won one match. The results of the remaining two matches will decide the future of this series. But in the meantime all the attention is on Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, due to whose workload management it was decided that he would play only three out of five matches. Now the question is which of the remaining two matches will Bumrah play and which one will he miss.

Time crisis in fourth and fifth Test

The fourth Test will start in Manchester from July 23. There may be some time gap between the third and fourth Tests, but immediately after the fourth Test ends, the fifth and last Test will start from July 31. If the fourth Test lasts a full five days, it will end on July 27, that is, there will be only a gap of three days between the two matches. In such a situation, it is difficult for Bumrah to play both the matches, and captain Shubman Gill, team management and Bumrah will have to decide in which match he will play.

The defeat in the third Test has increased the difficulty

India's defeat in the third Test has further complicated the equation. If India had won this match, it would have been easier to rest Bumrah in the fourth Test. But now, when India is trailing 1-2 in the series, resting Bumrah in the next Test could be risky. On the other hand, in the absence of Bumrah in the second Test, young fast bowler Akash Deep had performed brilliantly and took many wickets. But after Bumrah's return in the third Test, Akash Deep's performance faded. This is another matter of concern for the Indian team, as the edge of the bowling attack may weaken in the absence of Bumrah.

Big bet on Shubman Gill

Captain Shubman Gill and the team management have a big question mark. If the fourth Test in Manchester is lost, the risk of losing the series will increase. But if this match is won, then there will be a possibility of equalizing or winning the series in the fifth Test. India has not won any Test series on England soil since 2007. In such a situation, Shubman Gill has a golden opportunity to create history. But this opportunity depends largely on Bumrah's decision to play or not.

Bumrah's decision: fourth or fifth?

Bumrah's playing the next match can be decisive for the series. The fourth Test in Manchester can give a chance to level the series, while the fifth Test will be the last and decisive match of the series. Bumrah's presence not only strengthens the bowling but also boosts the morale of the entire team. But given his workload, it is difficult to decide when and where to play him.

Will Gill be able to create history?

For India, this series is not just a Test series, but an opportunity to end the long wait of 18 years. Shubman Gill's captaincy and Bumrah's performance will play an important role in deciding the outcome of this series. Now it will be exciting to see whether Bumrah will take charge of bowling in Manchester or he will be saved for the last Test. Cricket lovers are keeping an eye on this big decision.