Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta believes veteran speedster Jasprit Bumrah’s availability is a must for Team India in their all-important fourth Test as well. England currently lead the five-match series 2-1, following their wins at Headingley and Lord’s. Notably, Bumrah was rested for the second Test as part of his workload management as well.

Speaking to Star Sports, Dasgupta said: “Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth Test, absolutely yes. I’ve heard rumors that the plan for him was to play in the first, third and fifth Tests. But now, when India are 1-2 behind, the fourth Test becomes very, very crucial. You would definitely want the world’s best bowler to play. There is an eight-day gap between the two Tests. It remains to be seen whether the fifth Test is still relevant after the fourth Test, but the relevance of the fourth Test is considerable.”

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Former India head coach Anil Kumble also stated that Jasprit Bumrah should feature in both the Tests of the England tour as well. He said that Bumrah’s workload can be managed by resting him for the upcoming two-match home Test series against West Indies as well.

Speaking to JioHostar, he said (via NDTV): “I would certainly, if I’m a part of that group, I would certainly push Bumrah to play the next game because that’s crucial. If he doesn’t play and then you lose the Test match, that’s it. The series is done and dusted. I think Bumrah should play both the Test matches. I know he said, ‘I’m only going to play three’. We have a long break after this. You don’t need to play the home series. You can take a break if you want. But Bumrah should be playing the next.”