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Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of two major tournaments in 2022 due to injury. (AFP photo)
On the eve of the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, the BCCI said Bumrah would not play in the series, citing the need for some more time to build up bowling flexibility.
So feels former Sri Lankan all-rounder Russell Arnold India Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will improve the team in the long run despite admitting that the team will have to ensure that the right-arm pacer is available for ODIs World The cup is to be held in October-November.
to the Board of Control on the eve of the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Guwahati Cricket In India (BCCI), citing the need for some more time to build bowling flexibility, said Bumrah would not play in the series.
It added that the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure with no substitute in Bumrah’s absence, further delaying the competitive cricket return of the right-arm pacer, who has been on the sidelines since September 2022 with a back injury. Cause is out of action. ,
“Well, you want him on all the time but as we all know, his special act, however short a run up it is, puts a lot of strain on that body. And so it can break again and again. If your target is the World Cup, make sure he is there for that tournament. You missed him in the T20 World Cup and you don’t want that to happen again.”
“And being cautious, making sure he is really mature for this tournament is the way to go for India because when he comes, it will be a massive boost, it is a huge bonus. So, the plans will not be based on him because he can only make the team better, so you are in a good position whether he is there for these games or not,” Arnold said on the show ‘Cricket Live’ on Star Sports. .
With the India-Sri Lanka ODI series underway to mark the start of an important World Cup year across formats, Arnold also spoke about the restraint required by the Rohit Sharma-led side in the 50-over format as they look to build their Let’s start the search again. For the ODI global trophy since 2011 winning at home.
“Keep calm, when it comes to skill and going above and beyond, there is no doubt that this team and these players are incredible. But when it comes to handling all that pressure and expectations, it’s amazing how much it can get you down. This is the problem Indians are having and we have seen it in the last few world events.”
“That’s what you need to handle, you’re going to be able to focus on what you need to do on that particular day. Well it’s a build-up, it’s about trying to put your thought process together It will be very different come October, but they need to put it together,” he concluded.
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