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Bumrah, Pandya Sidelined: India Eyes Test & ODI Success
6 Jun
Summary
- Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are not touring Ireland and England.
- Bumrah will play in the Asian Games but focus on longer formats.
- Pandya's return to T20s is unlikely; focus is on 50-over cricket.
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have been omitted from the squads selected for tours to Ireland and England. This decision indicates a strategic approach to manage their workload, focusing Bumrah more on Test and ODI formats, while Pandya is being earmarked for 50-over cricket.
Bumrah is expected to feature in the Asian Games but will be primarily utilized in longer formats to ensure his fitness for the World Test Championship cycle. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar highlighted the importance of having Bumrah available for the majority of the upcoming nine Tests, aiming to improve India's position in the WTC standings.
Pandya's inclusion in T20 squads appears less likely as the management prioritizes his participation in one-day cricket, especially with the next World Cup on the horizon. This move also allows emerging talents like Nitish Reddy to gain opportunities in T20 internationals, reflecting a broader strategy of rest and rotation for the T20 setup.
