Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Gavaskar, Pujara Urge Bumrah to Play All Tests, Bumrah Responds
Cricket stars Sunil Gavaskar and Cheteshwar Pujara want Jasprit Bumrah to play all five matches.
They told his wife, who works in TV, to ask him!
Gavaskar said the breaks between games make it possible.
Bumrah, who's a great bowler, gave a funny answer.
He's only scheduled for three games because they are trying to prevent him from getting hurt.
Gavaskar and Pujara jokingly requested Bumrah to play all five Tests.
Bumrah's wife, Sanjana Ganesan, conveyed the message on live TV.
Gavaskar cited the gaps between the matches as a reason for Bumrah to play.
Bumrah humorously responded, stating it's a discussion for another time.
Bumrah is planned to play only three Tests due to workload management.
- Who
- Sunil Gavaskar, Cheteshwar Pujara, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sanjana Ganesan.
- What
- Gavaskar and Pujara's request for Jasprit Bumrah to play all five Tests, conveyed through his wife.
- When
- During the first Test match between India and England.
- Where
- Headingley, England.
- Why
- To encourage Bumrah to participate in the entire series, as per workload management, he is scheduled for less games.
Player Availability
Player's Fitness
Match Participation
Player Availability
Gavaskar and Pujara want Bumrah to play all five matches.
Player's Fitness
Bumrah is planned to play only three matches, workload management.
- Player
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Requestors
- Gavaskar and Pujara
- Series
- India vs England Test Series
- Ganesan's role
- Broadcaster/Wife
Sources
ENG vs IND: Will Jasprit Bumrah Play All 5 Tests? Sanjana Ganesan Acts As 'Messenger' As Chat With India Star Goes Viral Before Day 4 In Leeds; Video
Ganguly urges support for Bumrah to sustain impact across five-Test series