'Think twice...': Ravi Shastri fires warning to Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill & Co on Jasprit Bumrah
The Times of India - SportsWednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:45:02 AM
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has a blunt message for the team’s top order—step up, or risk burning out star bowler Jasprit Bumrah. After India’s crushing loss to England in the recent Test, Shastri warned that resting Bumrah (as planned for workload management) might not be an option if the team falls further behind in the series. He called out the lack of fight from the lower-order batters and hinted that desperate times could call for desperate measures.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about one player’s fitness—it’s a wake-up call for India’s batting lineup. Shastri’s comments tap into a bigger tension in modern cricket: balancing player health with the urgency of winning. If India’s batters keep collapsing, they might have to ditch their carefully laid plans and lean too hard on Bumrah, which could backfire long-term. Fans should watch how the team responds—will they rally, or will fatigue become the real opponent?
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