Jasprit Bumrah can solely make India higher, group’s plans will not be primarily based on him: Russel Arnold

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold mentioned that quick bowler Jasprit Bumrah might solely make India higher, however the group’s plans wouldn’t be primarily based on him.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Jan 10, 2023 19:23 IST

Jasprit Bumrah suffered a again harm in 2022. (AP/PTI Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Jasprit Bumrah has been out and in of India group since September 2022 attributable to a again harm. The BCCI just lately drafted the quick bowler for the ODI sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka solely to get dominated out on the final second.

In the 50-over World Cup yr, Bumrah’s absence has turn into a speaking level in Indian cricket. Bumrah’s return to worldwide cricket has been additional delayed because the BCCI acknowledged that he wants extra time to construct his bowling resilience.

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold mentioned that Bumrah might solely make India higher, however the group’s plans wouldn’t be primarily based on him.

“Well, you had like to have him all the time but as we all know, his particular action, though it is a short run up puts a lot of strain on that body. And hence, he can break down now and again,” mentioned Arnold whereas talking on Star Sports present ‘Cricket Live’.

“If your goal is the World Cup, make sure he is there for that tournament. You missed him at the T20 world cup and you don’t want that happening again. And being cautious, making sure exactly that he is really ripe for this tournament is the way for India to go because when he comes in, it will be massive boost, it is a massive bonus.

“Hence, the plans won’t be primarily based on him as a result of he can solely make the group higher, so you’re in a great place even when he’s there or not for these video games,” Arnold added.

Meanwhile, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said that he is “frightened” as the absence of Bumrah is not good for the team.

“I’m barely frightened as a result of he has not performed cricket since September. Perhaps it is time to get able to dwell with out Bumrah. He performed an odd match in between the place he received injured and did not come again. He then comes and goes again once more,” Chopra mentioned in a video shared on his YouTube channel.

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Jan 10, 2023