Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Irfan Pathan Suggests Rest for Bumrah to Develop Young Bowlers
Former cricketer Irfan Pathan thinks Jasprit Bumrah should rest.
He believes the team missed a chance to play and develop young fast bowlers.
Pathan suggested resting Bumrah to groom younger players.
Bumrah played in England series and is also playing in the Asia Cup.
Pathan wants more depth in India's fast bowling.
He also discussed Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav's chances of playing.
Irfan Pathan suggested resting Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming West Indies series.
Pathan believes this could have been used to develop young fast bowlers.
Bumrah struggled with fitness in a recent test.
Axar Patel's return is a welcome addition.
Pathan wondered about the role of Kuldeep Yadav and Ashwin's replacement.
- Who
- Irfan Pathan, Jasprit Bumrah, Indian Selectors
- What
- Pathan suggested resting Bumrah to groom young bowlers for upcoming series.
- When
- Recent, before India vs. West Indies series
- Where
- India
- Why
- To prioritize long-term development of fast bowlers and rest Bumrah.
Prioritize Youth Development
Maximize Current Performance
Bumrah's Role
Prioritize Youth Development
Rest Bumrah to develop young bowlers.
Maximize Current Performance
Play Bumrah to utilize his current performance.
Team Strategy
Prioritize Youth Development
Focus on long-term growth of multiple fast bowlers.
Maximize Current Performance
Prioritize the immediate strength of the team.
- Athlete
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Test Series
- India vs. West Indies
- Pace Bowler Rest
- Suggested by Irfan Pathan
- Bumrah's Recent Performance
- 5 wickets in 4 Asia Cup matches
- Key Issue
- Grooming young bowlers vs. current performance
- Team Selection
- Includes Bumrah, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav
Sources
‘India have to give Abhimanyu Easwaran a chance at some stage’: Varun Aaron calls for Bengal batter’s debut in West Indies Tests
India vs West Indies Test series: Karun Nair omitted after ordinary series in England while Jasprit Bumrah named in 15-member squad
'Injustice For Abhimanyu Easwaran': BCCI Face Heavy Backlash For Ignoring Bengal Star For Tests vs West Indies
Jasprit Bumrah 'Ready And Keen' To Play Both Tests Against West Indies: Ajit Agarkar
Ajit Agarkar Affirms Jasprit Bumrah's Fitness And Availability For West Indies Test Series: 'He Is Keen To Play Both Matches'
Selectors signal end of road for Nair, Easwaran
Karun Nair, the one-hit wonder who offers multiple lessons to Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharshan and Sarfaraz Khan
