Bumrah told to take a break; selectors urged to recall Shami, Bhuvneshwar
Former cricketer Karsan Ghavri has advised that Jasprit Bumrah should take an extended break to recover from knee injuries rather than playing while half-fit. He suggests that selectors should recall senior pacers like Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to manage the team's workload.
Why it matters
It addresses the ongoing debate regarding player workload management and the longevity of star athletes in professional sports.
With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, because of a knee injury, former India fast bowler Karsan Ghavri has called for the return of experienced pacers Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Ghavri believes India should not depend only on Bumrah and should use senior bowlers to reduce the workload on the star fast bowler.Shami impressed for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy last season, taking 37 wickets, while Bhuvneshwar claimed 28 wickets during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title-winning campaign.Speaking to Mid-Day, Ghavri said both bowlers have shown they are fit and deserve another chance."Shami and Bhuvi have been playing consistently in the IPL without injuries and should return to the national set-up. Selectors should consider them," Ghavri said."All fast bowlers face niggles or injuries, but Bumrah has been on and off for the last two-three years.
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