The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, has said that they want Jasprit Bumrah to be available for “all the big games”, after India’s pace spearhead was named in the 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup.
When asked about Bumrah’s inclusion during the press conference, Agarkar clarified that there is no “written plan” for how the 31-year-old pacer will be managed in the future.
“I don’t think there’s any written plan. It has been a nice break after the England series,” said Agarkar. “The physios and team management have been in touch, and clearly we want him available for all the big games. There are World Cups, the Champions Trophy, big series like the ones against England and Australia — you want him available.”
When Bumrah was rested for two Test matches in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, he faced heavy criticism from several cricket experts. There was much speculation over whether he would feature in the Asia Cup.
Agarkar said that Bumrah’s availability depends on his fitness and the team’s requirements.
“Based on how he’s feeling and how we require him, we hope he’s available more often than not,” Agarkar emphasised.
The 17th edition of the Asia Cup will begin on 9 September, with defending champions India set to start their campaign against the UAE on 10 September.
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