India have lost the 3-match Test series at home to New Zealand. And with the Mumbai Test remaining, the hosts will be keen to win the match to rebuild momentum before the Border Gavaskar Trophy. However, Dinesh Karthik has asked for ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah to be rested for this encounter.
The former India cricketer has claimed that Jasprit Bumrah needs rest. Karthik argued that keeping Bumrah fit and rested before the IND vs AUS Test series should be a priority for the team. He suggested that Mohammed Siraj join the side and partner Akash Deep.
Workload management for Jasprit Bumrah
“Jasprit Bumrah definitely needs a rest without a doubt. That is happening, and you will see Mohammed Siraj come in. I can’t think of any other change unless someone has a niggle. I don’t see any reason why the batters who played this game or the bowlers should not get an opportunity,” Karthik told Cricbuzz.
With the series lost, there is no way India should take a major gamble and try out their best squad. But, the Border Gavaskar Trophy is of utmost importance in terms of the WTC Finals. As a result, for Karthik, the ideal choice would be rest the ace pacer and give chance to the other bowlers in the team.
“The loss and the disappointment of the defeat are still weighing very heavily on my mind. I am not able to think very clearly what the XI will be. It’s too short a notice to be honest. But if I had to think straight away, I would say rest Bumrah and bring back Siraj,” Karthik added.
