- June 18, 2025
Let’s face it—when Jasprit Bumrah talks, cricketers listen. The Indian pace ace is used to carrying the hopes of the country (and back, he’ll get to that soon) on his back. As the high-octane India vs England Test series kicks off June 20 in Leeds, Bumrah has made something that is both clever and stunning to the public: he wouldn’t be surprised if he plays three of the five Tests. Now, hold your horses before you dismiss it—it’s not laziness; it’s sustainability.
The Bumrah Blueprint: Quality Over Quantity
In a world where players are torn between formats, Bumrah has made a brave yet very smart, and in fact, a very honest, decision – he is declaring that he only has so many overs in him before his body gives way. After enduring another back flare-up after bowling over 50 in one Test against Australia recently and then missing the next due to an over-commitment, the bursty 31-year-old is opting for sustainability over unyielding dedication.
In his chat with Dinesh Karthik on Sky Sports, Bumrah said: “I think I can do 3 Tests where I can keep myself out of a bad situation.” I’m all for Bumrah’s honesty and, of course, am pleased that he is being sensible. With back issues and a surgeon’s advice and not wanting to risk the psycho-drama of his five-Test exploits, Bumrah is just not taking the risk. It is a sensible career decision.
Leadership? Nah, Says Boom Boom
If you thought Bumrah should take the Test captaincy after Rohit and Virat are done, you are not alone. However, Bumrah has tactfully declined the option of captaincy, and his rationale is very sensible.
When I went to BCCI, and I said I don’t want to be a candidate for a leadership position, Bumrah said. Why? Because if he can’t make himself available for all five, then what does it mean to lead the team? As a captain, I can’t tell the team, ‘I will play three games,’ Bumrah said. Good for you, team guy.
We should also note the maturity here. Bumrah is not chasing titles. He is not chasing a role. He is chasing impact. That means saying no when most generations would say yes just for the badge. And that self-awareness might be what keeps him in the profession in the long term.
England Loves a Bumrah Show
For Indian fans worried about how their chances will look without Bumrah in all five Tests, you can still smile. The pacer owns English conditions. The pacer took 23 wickets in only nine innings when extreme pace Five Tests because the blew the England Arrange, UK units around great players swing and portrayal once more—Bumrah Fórum Valores weigh refers to pavillion lost his wallet for a few Kinsey’s gems—seaming moving like Tradition power realized two lucky southern Hemisphere will need
What is lethal about Bumrah in England? It’s the perfect combination of class and intelligence because Bumrah doesn’t rely on pace, Bend, variation on lengths, manipulated angle, and relentless accuracy. Whether he just plays three Tests, that will be three significant moments in the series.
Jasprit Bumrah isn’t just managing his workload – he is reshaping the meaning of elite cricketer in 2025. The fact that he is only playing three Tests is not a sign of weakness. It is a model for how to manage longevity for modern athletes. In consciously playing less, Bumrah may have more impact, not less.
So, just a thought: should we see more players adopt Bumrah’s approach of smart planning over being fit for a whole series? Or does cricket still reward the ironman approach? Let us know your views, because this summer, Bumrah’s decisions could be as impactful as his most deadly yorkers!
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