Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has urged premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah to give his all in the upcoming fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. While expressing his admiration for Bumrah’s skill, Pathan stressed the need for the pacer to go the extra mile for the team when it matters the most.
“I adore Bumrah; his skill is outstanding. However, I believe that when you play for India, you have to give it your all. When you talk about a five-over spell, when Root comes, you are not bowling the sixth over. You have to give it all. Either you give everything or you rest properly. When it comes to a nation or a team, when you are playing for a team, you play for them. Team always comes first,” Pathan said on his YouTube channel.
The fourth Test is crucial for India, who trail 1-2 in the five-match series. Bumrah has been one of India’s key performers with the ball but has also been carefully managed in terms of workload due to his injury history. Despite acknowledging Bumrah’s previous contributions, Pathan believes the moment calls for more.
“Not questioning that he hasn’t put in efforts. He has bowled overs. There is no doubt about it. However, when it comes to going the extra mile for the team, you have to do that. Bumrah will remain at the top for a long time if he continues to win games regularly for India. You have to put in that extra effort when the team needs you. Ben Stokes did that, and Jofra did it after four years,” he added.
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