Bumrah has been the standout bowler of the BGT series, with 30 wickets in just four Tests.
Rohit Sharma’s use of Jasprit Bumrah in BGT 2024 is considered one of the poorest in the history of Test cricket, and new evidence is emerging in this regard.
Bumrah has been the standout bowler of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 30 wickets in just four Tests. With a best 6/76, he has an exceptional average of 12.83, an economy of 2.72 and a strike rate of 28.26. His notable performances include two four-wicket hauls and three five-wicket hauls.
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During the post-Melbourne Test press conference, Rohit Sharma addressed concerns over Jasprit Bumrah’s workload.
“To be honest, he has bowled a lot of overs. There is no doubt about it. But again, in every Test match we play, we keep that in mind. You know, the workload of all the bowlers,” Rohit said.
He acknowledged that Bumrah had bowled a significant number of overs, but stressed the importance of maximizing his form while also being conscious of managing his workload carefully. Rohit also highlighted his proactive communication with Bumrah to ensure that he gets enough rest and remains effective on the field.
“But there comes a time when you need to step back a little bit and give it that extra breath as well. So we have been very careful. I have been very careful. I talk to him about how he feels and things like that. So, yes. Those things need to be managed carefully. And I am trying to do that on the field,” Rohit added.
India’s over-reliance on Bumrah highlighted in latest statistics
An X user, formerly Twitter, Siddhant Agarwal shared an intriguing statistic on his X account, highlighting that Jasprit Bumrah averages just 7.42 ‘breaks’ between his spells. With 37 spells and 141.2 overs bowled so far, no fast bowler in this century has been less rested with at least as many overs or spells.
This graph illustrates the relationship between the average spell rest and the total number of spells for fast bowlers in the Test series.
Bumrah’s record workload in all test series
The analysis further highlighted that managing Bumrah’s workload has been a recurring challenge. With a minimum of 100 overs bowled and at least three matches played in a series, Bumrah appears a record seven times among the top 50 fast bowlers with the least rest between spells.
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These series include BGT 2024, BGT 2020, BGT 2018, India vs. South Africa 2022 and 2018, as well as India vs. England 2018 and 2022. This emphasizes Bumrah’s enduring role as a workhorse for the Indian team across formats and years.
This graph highlights the number of instances where fast bowlers have been among the least rested in the Test series (minimum 100 overs bowled).
Jasprit Bumrah stands out, appearing in a record seven series as one of the most overworked bowlers, clearly showing how heavily India depend on him.
At the MCG, Jasprit Bumrah bowled 53.2 overs, the most he has ever bowled in a single Test. On Day 4, his impressive three-wicket haul in the second session reduced Australia to 91 for six. However, the heavy workload clearly took its toll on him.
In a viral video, Bumrah was heard telling Rohit Sharma, “Bas ab. Nahi lag raha hai zor” (Enough is enough. I have no strength) when they asked me to release another one.
Without Bumrah, India would have faced even bigger challenges in this series. His exceptional performances have been the backbone of the team, keeping it competitive despite being down 2-1 and the immense workload he has carried.
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