Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns about the workload of Jasprit Bumrah after he sustained an injury during the last Test series In Australia. Gavaskar has called on the Indian selectors to take urgent action to protect India's generational star Bumrah from burnout.
The legendary batsman urged Indian selectors to tap into India's abundant talent pool to bolster India's bowling depth to ensure long-term success. However, it is the responsibility of the selectors to identify and nurture this talent by giving them opportunities at the highest level.
Sunil Gavaskar calls for action to protect Jasprit Bumrah and nurture India's pioneers
Sunil Gavaskar highlighted the wealth of promising players in the domestic circuit, stressing that India has the talent to form a formidable attack capable of dominating in any circumstance. He urged the selectors to intensify their efforts and provide these budding players with opportunities at the highest level.
The legendary batsman said 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 key role in India's six-wicket defeat in the final Test against Australia.
Jasprit Bumrah shouldn't be overburdened: Sunil Gavaskar
“India has got a large number of promising players who are waiting for an opportunity,” PTI quoted Sunil Gavaskar as saying. Yes, Bumrah should not be overburdened, and if others step up, we can have an attack capable of winning games in any conditions. And unless they are given a chance, how will we know whether those who perform well in the Ranji Trophy will do well at the international level? This is where good choices 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 an impressive debut series in Australia. Gavaskar further noted, “Congratulations to Ajit Agarkar and his team for seeing the potential in Nitish Kumar Reddy and selecting 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 approaches the issue with a thought-provoking perspective. The legendary cricketer emphasized the importance of honest self-evaluation to maintain humility and focus amidst the glamor of fame.
Sunil Gavaskar highlights the need for humility and self-evaluation in Indian cricket
The former Indian captain and well-known commentator compared personal growth to a journey of self-reflection, where players must take a closer look at their performance and identify areas for improvement. He feels that players can stay grounded and continue to strive for excellence, on and off the field, by constantly evaluating themselves without bias.
Gavaskar concluded by saying: “We see our faces in the mirror every day, and since we do this to ourselves, we do not notice the changes that have occurred over the years. Only when we see photo or videos In the previous days we notice changes. That's when we look to make the necessary changes to look our best. But to do that, we need to take a long, honest look at ourselves again.
