With India trailing 0-1 in the five-match Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy series, the absence of Bumrah, who has been the leader of India\u2019s bowling attack, has sparked debate among experts and fans alike.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf Bumrah was fit to play then surely you need to pick the best bowler in the world?\u201d Finch posted on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after the toss. \u201cAt the very least Kuldeep has to be in the XI if you\u2019re worried about taking 20 wickets. Yes, he might be more expensive but he\u2019s the next best attacking option!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India captain Shubman Gill revealed at the toss that Bumrah\u2019s exclusion was a workload management decision, with the management opting to preserve him for the Lord\u2019s Test, where they feel the conditions will suit him better. Akash Deep was brought in as Bumrah\u2019s replacement to make his Test debut.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India made two other changes, with Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy coming in for B Sai Sudharsan and Shardul Thakur, thereby adding depth to the batting line-up but arguably weakening the bowling unit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The decision, however, has raised eyebrows beyond Finch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad expressed surprise at seeing India take the field without their most potent weapon, especially after Bumrah\u2019s fine display in Leeds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The decision, however, has raised eyebrows beyond Finch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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