Bhuvneshwar Kumar Supports Jasprit Bumrah’s Rest, Cites Long-Term Career Goals

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August 15, 2025 0 472

Bhuvneshwar Kumar defended Jasprit Bumrah, saying fast bowlers face heavy physical demands and need proper workload management to avoid injuries.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has backed Jasprit Bumrah amid debates over the pacer’s workload ahead of the 2025 Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy. India’s management decided Bumrah would play only three of the five Tests against England, a move that drew mixed reactions.

Bhuvneshwar highlighted the intense physical and mental strain fast bowlers endure, especially with Bumrah’s unique action increasing injury risk. He stressed that skipping matches can extend a player’s career without reducing effectiveness.

“Look, considering how many years Jasprit Bumrah has been playing and competing in all formats, it is tough for anyone to sustain that. And with the kind of bowling action Bumrah has, injuries can happen to him or to anyone,” he said on the podcast “Talk With Manvendra”.

“I had no problem with him playing three out of five matches. If the selectors know what he can offer and are okay with it, it’s because they know he can still make a big impact in those three games. If a player might not play all five matches but will contribute significantly in three, that should be okay,” Bhuvneshwar added.

Notably, Jasprit Bumrah continues to shoulder big expectations as India’s bowler across all formats. The rest approach proved successful, with Bumrah taking 14 wickets in just three Tests against England, including two five-wicket hauls. Bhuvneshwar reflected on Bumrah’s growth from a promising talent to India’s strike bowler, crediting his consistency and maturity.

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“People don’t always understand how tough it is to keep playing for so many years across formats. Bumrah is always bowling in tough situations, which brings both mental and physical pressure. If you want a player to have a long career, you have to manage them somehow,” he said.

“When he first came in, everyone could see there was something special. Skill-wise, nothing has changed — he was as good back then as he is now. But with years of performance comes confidence. Once you are established, you don’t panic if things go wrong. That maturity comes with age,” Bhuvaneshwar concluded.