Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri says fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah should not play all three formats consistently until the 2027 ODI World Cup. His comments come as India prepare for a busy schedule, including five T20Is and an equal number of ODIs, where Bumrah’s absence or reduced workload is expected to be felt.
Shastri argues that India’s planning should focus on long-term fitness and readiness, given next year’s potential World Test Championship (WTC) final and the upcoming ODI World Cup. Across outlets, he also highlights that managing workload is especially important before India’s tour to New Zealand starting October 22, citing the demands of the conditions there. In the same context, Shastri backs the selection of other experienced bowlers, endorsing Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami for the T20I squad, positioning them as useful options while Bumrah’s workload is controlled.
