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Ravi Shastri urges India to limit Bumrah’s workload before 2027 World Cup
Ravi Shastri has urged India to manage Jasprit Bumrah’s workload carefully before the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The advice concerns India’s leading fast bowler, who has had recurring injury problems, including back trouble and a knee injury.
Shastri says Bumrah should focus mainly on Test cricket and play limited white-ball matches in ODIs and T20Is.
India have left him out of the five ODIs and five T20Is on the New Zealand tour, with plans to use him in the two Tests.
Those Tests are important for India’s World Test Championship qualification hopes, while the wider tour will also help the team prepare for the World Cup.
The 2027 tournament will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
India’s team management will have to balance Bumrah’s fitness with the demands of its upcoming matches.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri urged India to manage Jasprit Bumrah’s workload ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Shastri said Bumrah should prioritise Test cricket and play ODIs and T20Is selectively.
Bumrah has a history of injuries, including recurring back problems and a left knee injury.
Reports differ on which New Zealand limited-overs matches Bumrah will miss, but say he is expected to play in the two-Test series.
The 2027 ODI World Cup is scheduled to take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21.
- Who
- Ravi Shastri urged India’s team management to manage Jasprit Bumrah’s workload.
- What
- Shastri said Bumrah should prioritise Test cricket and feature selectively in ODIs and T20Is.
- When
- Shastri’s comments were reported on October 19, 2026, ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Where
- India; the 2027 ODI World Cup is scheduled for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
- Why
- Shastri said careful workload management would help preserve Bumrah’s fitness and availability.
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Bumrah underwent surgery after recurring back problems.
Bumrah was ruled out of a two-Test series against Sri Lanka because of a left knee injury.
Shastri’s advice on managing Bumrah’s workload was reported.
India’s New Zealand tour was scheduled to begin.
- Suggested workload
- Prioritise Tests; play ODIs and T20Is sporadically
- World Cup dates
- October 2-November 21, 2027
- World Cup hosts
- South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia
- Bumrah’s age
- 32
- New Zealand Tests
- Two-match series scheduled for November 2026
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What people are saying
I don’t think he should play all three formats until the World Cup. He should focus primarily on Test cricket and feature sporadically in ODIs and T20Is. I’d rather preserve him for the two Tests in New Zealand, where he’ll be crucial,
For India, qualifying for the final is an uphill task. They probably need to win around 90 per cent of their remaining games, including both Tests in New Zealand and at least four of the five against Australia. It’s not impossible, but a lot depends on other results as well,