Jasprit Bumrah to play more ODIs than T20Is:Star pacer’s workload to be managed with 2027 ODI World Cup in focus

Indian team’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will play more ODI matches until the 2027 World Cup. Not only this, he will be given fewer opportunities in T20 bilateral series. The team management and selectors are formulating this strategy keeping his workload in mind, so that his preparation for the 2027 World Cup can be better. News agency PTI has written, citing BCCI sources, that Bumrah may be given fewer opportunities in bilateral T20 series in the coming time. Lower T20 Priority Until 2027 T20 International is being considered a low-priority format for the team until October-November 2027. During this period, Suryakumar Yadav might captain the Indian team in the Asian Games to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Strategy to be prepared after IPL After the IPL, the Selection Committee, Center of Excellence, and Team Management will together decide the future strategy. In the IPL, Bumrah is going to lead the pace attack of Mumbai Indians. Since the ODI World Cup final played against Australia on November 19, 2023, Bumrah has played 42 international matches. These include 21 Tests and 21 T20 Internationals. Bumrah’s fitness crucial in major tournaments Bumrah’s fitness is very important in India’s major tournament campaigns. In such a situation, great caution will be exercised regarding his matches and formats. Bumrah was the top wicket-taker in the last T20 World Cup. He took 14 wickets. He was also chosen as Player of the Final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.