Gambhir Defends Bumrah’s Rest, Highlights Importance of Long-Term Bowling Strategy

Gautam Gambhir has addressed the ongoing debate regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the ENG vs IND series. Gambhir has prioritized Bumrah’s workload, even as Sunil Gavaskar has urged for him to play all the games. Gambhir believes that managing Bumrah’s workload is crucial for the team’s long-term goals. He mentioned that Bumrah was initially scheduled to play three Test matches. Gambhir also expressed confidence in the team’s young bowlers, acknowledging their lack of experience while emphasizing their quality and the need for patience in developing them into a formidable bowling attack.