The workload management of India’s speedster Jasprit Bumrah has been a cause of headaches for Team India recently. Following a serious back injury against Australia earlier in 2025, the Indian management have decided to manage Bumrah’s workload, as he played only three out of five Tests against England as well. While questions have been raised about Bumrah’s workload management, Mohammed Siraj explained why it is necessary and justified as well.

“He (Bumrah) doesn’t worry about outside noise. He had a serious back injury and a big surgery. Had he bowled in that match, one can’t say whether he would have bowled again or not, if he had broken down. It’s that serious,” Mohammed Siraj said while speaking on the Indian Express Idea Exchange.

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“His availability is very important for India. The Asia Cup just happened, the T20 World Cup is there next year, then the (50-over) World Cup in 2027. Indian fans need to understand how important he is to the team. He is the backbone. He wants to perform for his country whenever he’s available. But if he’s injured, how will he perform?” Siraj further added.

“It’s a delicate situation. If he had any other injury, maybe he could play more, but recovering from a back injury is very difficult, because his run-up and bowling action is very difficult. So I think Jassi bhai (Bumrah) took the perfect decision,” Mohammed Siraj concluded.

However, Jasprit Bumrah is part of India’s squad for the two-match home Test series against West Indies as well. Meanwhile, he will play the T20Is against Australia later in the month, but he hasn’t been included in the ODI squad for the same tour as well.