Jasprit Bumrah, the young Indian National Cricket team fast bowler, has been a standout performer for his country since he made his international debut. With the ICC World Cup in England and Wales looming ahead, reports are emerging that BCCI is urging IPL franchise Mumbai Indians to rest the premier pacer. However, this didn’t go well with former Sourav Ganguly, and he vented out his disagreement.
Meanwhile, Bumrah will be a trump card in the hands of Virat Kohli, when they take the field in the premier competition. As a result, the selectors will want to manage the workload of their star pacer.
Thus, BCCI rested Jasprit Bumrah from the ODI series against Windies last year. And now, as per reports, BCCI is urging Mumbai Indians to leave out Bumrah to provide enough rest to the fast bowler before the premier tournament in England and Wales. However, this didn’t impress Sourav Ganguly, and he said that picking Bumrah for the ODIs against New Zealand was a right decision.
“We should definitely play him against New Zealand at least they are a strong side unlike the current hosts Australia. And I’m sure that the Mumbai Indians won’t be willing to rest him at the marquee tournament,” India TV quoted Ganguly.
Furthermore, Sourav Ganguly admitted that he is young and is raring to go, so he should get maximum games possible.
“There is no doubt that he is an exceptional talent. But I saw news of him being rested keeping in mind the World Cup. I don’t think that should be followed in entirety. He is not a Kapil Dev who has played 125 Test matches. He is young and raring to go,” Ganguly signed off.