Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns about the workload of injured Jasprit Bumrah during the last Test. series in Australia. Gavaskar urged the Indian selectors to take immediate action to protect India’s generational star Bumrah from overworking.
The legendary batsman urged the Indian selectors to use India’s rich talent pool to develop India’s bowling depth to ensure long-term success. However, the onus is on the selectors to identify and nurture this talent by offering the highest level of chances.
Sunil Gavaskar calls for action to protect Jasprit Bumrah and nurture India’s pacers
Sunil Gavaskar has highlighted the wealth of promising pacers in the domestic circuit, asserting that India have the ability to create a formidable attack that can dominate in any conditions. He urged the selectors to step up and provide these developing players with opportunities at the highest level.
The legendary batsman claimed that without testing new players on the international stage, they can never see their true potential as Jasprit Bumrah’s absence in the second innings played a major role in India’s six-wicket defeat against Australia in the last Test.
Jasprit Bumrah should not be overburdened: Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar was quoted by PTI as saying, “India has a lot of promising pacers waiting for an opportunity. Yes, Bumrah should not be overburdened, if others also step up, then we can have an attack that can win matches in any conditions. If they are not given a chance, how will we know if those who perform well in the Ranji Trophy will perform well at the international level? Good choices come from here.”
However, he praised the Indian selection committee led by former India captain Ajit Agarkar for identifying rising stars like Nitish Kumar Reddy, who had a brilliant Test debut series in Australia. Gavaskar further remarked, “Kudos to Ajit Agarkar and his team for seeing the potential in Nitish Kumar Reddy and selecting him in the Test squad as well.”
Meanwhile, Indian cricket is often in the limelight for elevating its stars to celebrity status, but Sunil Gavaskar has tackled the issue with a thought-provoking perspective. The legendary cricketer emphasized the importance of honest self-evaluation to maintain humility and focus amidst the glitz and glamor of fame.
Sunil Gavaskar emphasizes the need for humility and self-esteem in Indian Cricket
The former Indian captain and renowned commentator compared personal development to a journey of self-reflection where players have to take a hard look at their performances and recognize areas that need improvement. He feels that by consistently evaluating themselves impartially, players can stand firm and continue to strive for excellence both on and off the field.
Gavaskar said, “We see our face in the mirror every day and because we do it to us, we don’t notice the changes that have happened over the years. Only when we see photos or videos we observe changes in previous days. It is only after that that we try to make the necessary changes to do our best. However, to do this, we need to take a long and honest look at ourselves again.”
