After suffering a stress fracture in his back in the final Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Bumrah wreaked havoc on the Aussie batters, Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill had confirmed that the spearhead will only play three out of the five Tests due to workload management.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the side already 0-1 down after a five-wicket loss at Headingley, it is yet to be seen if India can afford to play without Bumrah. \u201cJasprit Bumrah is available. We are trying to find the right combination that can pick 20 wickets and score runs as well. Will take the final call after looking at the wicket for the final time today,\u2019 said Gill in the pre-game conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The young Indian skipper also spoke on the difficulty that comes with Bumrah\u2019s absence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It is difficult, but at the end of the day, our team comprises the best players in India. It is difficult but not impossible. The other players are playing for the country based on their performances. Luckily, we have a massive pool full of talent, which is why we are able to compete away from home,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Much of India\u2019s woes in the first Test have to do with poor fielding. A number of dropped catches saw the Gill-led side become the first team in Test history to lose despite scoring five centuries across the two innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gill further spoke on why fielding in the slips is difficult in English conditions and hopes it was a one-off game for his side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Much of India\u2019s woes in the first Test have to do with poor fielding. A number of dropped catches saw the Gill-led side become the first team in Test history to lose despite scoring five centuries across the two innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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