Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern over Jasprit Bumrah’s workload after he was injured during the recent Test series in Australia. Gavaskar called on the Indian selectors to take urgent steps to protect India’s generational star Bumrah from overwork.

The legendary batsman urged the Indian selectors to tap into India’s abundant talent to foster India’s bowling depth and ensure long-term success. However, it is up to recruiters to identify and nurture this talent by offering them opportunities at the highest level.

Sunil Gavaskar calls for action to protect Jasprit Bumrah, nurture India pacers

Highlighting the wealth of promising pacers in the domestic circuit, Sunil Gavaskar said India possesses the talent to form a formidable attack capable of dominating in any conditions. He urged the selectors to step up and give these emerging players opportunities at the highest level.

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The legendary batsman argued that without testing emerging players on the international stage, they will never be able to see their true potential as Jasprit Bumrah’s absence in the second innings played a major role in India’s six-wicket loss in the Test. final against Australia.

Jasprit Bumrah should not be overloaded: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar was quoted by PTI: “India has many promising pacers who are waiting for an opportunity. Yes, Bumrah should not be overloaded and if others step up, we can have an attack that can win matches in any conditions. Unless they are given a chance, how will we know if those who did well in the Ranji Trophy will do well at the international level? This is where good teams come in.”

However, the former India captain praised the Indian selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, for identifying rising stars like Nitish Kumar Reddy, who had a brilliant debut Test series in Australia. Gavaskar further noted, “Congratulations to Ajit Agarkar and his team for seeing the potential of Nitish Kumar Reddy and picking him for the Test team as well.”

Meanwhile, Indian cricket often finds itself in the spotlight for elevating its stars to celebrity status, but Sunil Gavaskar approached this issue with a thought-provoking perspective. The legendary cricketer emphasized the importance of honest self-assessment to maintain humility and focus amidst the glitz and glamor of fame.

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Sunil Gavaskar highlights the need for humility and self-evaluation in Indian cricket

The former Indian captain and well-known commentator likened personal growth to a journey of self-reflection, where players must carefully analyze their performances and recognize areas for improvement. He believes players can stay grounded and continue to strive for excellence, both on and off the field, by constantly evaluating themselves without bias.

Gavaskar signed off by saying, “We see our faces in the mirror every day and since we do that to ourselves, we don’t notice the changes that have occurred over the years. Only when we see photos or videos from previous days do we notice the changes. This is when we seek to make the necessary changes to look our best. However, to achieve this we need to take a long and honest look at ourselves again.”