SaralnamaFormer cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed surprise over Jasprit Bumrah's recent match selections. Bumrah played both Tests against West Indies but will miss ODIs against Australia. Chopra expected Bumrah to play one Test and the Australia ODIs. He suggests Bumrah should skip the last two T20Is in Australia to prepare for the crucial Test against South Africa in Kolkata. Chopra believes Bumrah, as a rare talent, deserves flexibility in choosing games. India will play Australia in 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is, starting in Perth. To manage a player's workload, coaches often rotate them between matches and series. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 11:37 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Former cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed surprise over Jasprit Bumrah's recent match selections
- Bumrah played both Tests against West Indies but will miss ODIs against Australia
- Chopra expected Bumrah to play one Test and the Australia ODIs