Shane Bond Backs Bumrah Over Workload Criticism Ahead Of India-New Zealand Tests
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond defended Jasprit Bumrah's decision to skip the ODI series before the Test series against New Zealand, saying it is harsh to accuse him of picking and choosing matches. Bond explained that experienced bowlers understand their bodies and workload management is a standard part of modern cricket with congested schedules. Both India and New Zealand have split squads for the tour, which stretches beyond 40 days, releasing frontline players from the final two ODIs to focus on red-ball preparation. Bond added that match time remains superior to net practice for Test readiness because it replicates the intensity of standing in the field for six hours. The tour concludes with a Test series for which both teams are prioritising their key bowlers.
Why it matters
The comments clarify the rationale behind Bumrah's ODI absence and support India's workload management strategy ahead of a critical Test series.
Read the original report — Times of India
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