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Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has provided insight into how Jasprit Bumrah's workload is being carefully managed. He emphasized that the team wants Bumrah available for all major tournaments and high-profile series. The management is in constant touch with physios to monitor his fitness due to his unique bowling action. This careful approach aims to ensure his long-term availability for crucial matches.

Key Points: Ajit Agarkar Explains Jasprit Bumrah Workload Management for Asia Cup

  • Agarkar confirms no written plan but constant monitoring of Bumrah's fitness
  • Extra care is taken due to his unique bowling action and past injuries
  • Team management prioritizes his availability for World Cups and big series
  • Final participation decisions rely on inputs from physios and medical team
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We want him available for all big games: Ajit Agarkar on Jasprit Bumrah's workload

India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar details the careful plan to keep Jasprit Bumrah fit and available for major tournaments like the World Cup and Champions Trophy.

"Clearly, we want him available for all the big games - Ajit Agarkar"

Mumbai, August 19

As the Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced, chief selector Ajit Agarkar provided clarity on the management of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising the team's long-term focus on keeping him fit and available for marquee events.

"I don't think there's any written plan at the moment," Agarkar said while addressing Bumrah's workload.

"Obviously, there's been a nice break after the England series as well. The team management, the physios, or the people concerned are always in touch. It's not just now. Even before his injury, we've tried to look after him because we know how valuable he is," he added.

Agarkar underlined that while international cricket treats every game as important, Bumrah's availability is especially crucial during high-profile tournaments.

"Clearly, we want him available for all the big games. I know international cricket, every game is a big game, but there are World Cups, there are Champions Trophies or big series like England or Australia, where you want him available all the time," he said.

On Bumrah's injury struggles in recent years, Agarkar stressed the extra attention given to his workload management.

"Most fast bowlers are monitored, and yes, because he's picked up an injury over the last two or three years, there's extra care taken on how unique and how special he is, and it won't change. It won't change whether it's this series or maybe the next six months," he added.

The chief selector further added that the call on Bumrah's participation will continue to depend on inputs from the medical team.

"As we go along, how he's feeling, when we require him as a team, which is probably the most important thing and along with the physios and the trainers, those things are monitored anyway, but we hope that he's available more often than not," he said.

India will kick off their campaign against the UAE on September 10, while the high-voltage game against Pakistan is scheduled for September 14, with both fixtures set to be played in Dubai. India will play their final group stage fixture against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.

After the group stage, the tournament will proceed to the Super 4, where the top two teams from each group will qualify. If India finishes at the top of Group A, then all of their Super 4 matches will be held in Dubai. If India finishes second, then one of their Super 4 clashes will be held in Abu Dhabi and the remaining two in Dubai. The Super 4 stage will run from September 20 to 26. Dubai will host the final, which is scheduled for September 28.

Team India squad for Asia Cup: Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh

Reserve players: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good decision but why no written plan? Shouldn't there be a proper rotation policy for all fast bowlers? Bumrah's action puts extra strain, needs systematic management not just ad-hoc decisions.
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Arjun K
Bumrah is literally the difference between winning and losing in big matches. His comeback has been phenomenal! Hope he stays fit for Pakistan match and World Cup 🏆
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Sarah B
As someone who follows cricket globally, India's approach makes complete sense. Teams like Australia have managed Starc and Cummins similarly. Protect your match-winners for crucial tournaments!
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Vikram M
Hope they apply same logic to other players too. Hardik, Bumrah, Jadeja - all need careful management. Too much cricket is killing our best players' careers early 😔
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Michael C
Smart strategy. Bumrah's bowling action is unique and puts tremendous stress on his body. Good to see India learning from past mistakes and prioritizing long-term fitness over short-term gains.

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