“If I was the India…”: Former Indian cricketer slams Ajit Agarkar, brings Mumbai Indians into Jasprit Bumrah workload debate

The Anderson-Tendulkar has finally ended with the result of a draw of 2-2. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah participated in only three tests out of five due to his workload management. However, this action made him in more talks. Bumrah got a lot of criticism and was trolled after skipping the remaining two important tests against England.

Indian cricket great Dilip Vengsarkar feels the team could’ve used the pacer to his full potential. He also said that, if he was the chief selector, he would’ve convinced the Mumbai Indians to let Bumrah miss a few games of the IPL, to get him fit for the England tour.

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“Considering the importance of the India versus England Tests series and his fragile back, Bumrah should have been told by the BCCI, selectors and the Indian team management to miss IPL-2025. It was very important that we had a fully fit and refreshed Bumrah for this iconic series,” he stated.

“If I was the India chief selector, I would have convinced Mukesh Ambani (Mumbai Indians owner) and Bumrah that it was important for Bumrah to miss the IPL for the England series, or play a lesser number of matches in the IPL. I’m sure that they would have agreed to do so,” he added.

Vengsarkar also stated that Jasprit Bumrah’s IPL performance and wickets won’t be remembered as much as the performance of the England tour. “Who remembers the runs and wickets taken in the IPL? However, people will remember Mohammed Siraj’s lion-hearted performance in this series, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant’s sublime batting, and Washington Sundar’s superb all-round performance,”

“It was a series for the ages and I wish Bumrah was available for almost all the Tests. We could have won the series if that was the case,” said Vengsarkar.“

“You can’t blame Bumrah for missing matches at times. We must remember that Bumrah has undergone back surgery. His back is vulnerable, and we must be cautious with him. You can’t question his commitment for the country. He has given his all whenever he has played for India. I hope he returns for India after adequate rest and when fully fit,”