However, former batter Ajay Jadeja has argued over the need to have Jasprit Bumrah in games against minnow teams after having rested him in crucial match-winning games. This has come after Bumrah has been rested from playing in several crucial games over the course of the last few months.
Ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah, who is often regarded as the greatest among modern pacers, has not played for India in white-ball cricket since the last T20 World Cup Final in 2024. He was not part of the bilaterals in the shortest format of the game.
With an eye on the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, Jasprit returns to the Indian white-ball side and is all set to end his 1-year absence with the Asia Cup opener against the UAE. He is expected to feature since Gautam Gambhir is expected to launch a fully strong team.
Ajay Jadeja questions Bumrah's unnecessary involvement in the match against the UAE
"What is the need to play Bumrah tomorrow, man? Usually, you keep him wrapped in cotton wool. Ab UAE ke against bhi tumhe Bumrah chahiye? (Now you need Bumrah even against the UAE?) Either don't protect him at all, or if you need to preserve him, then do it in this type of match. Logic dictates that, but we never do things with logic," Ajay Jadeja said, speaking on the Sony Sports Network.
"The match is against the UAE. No disrespect because I have seen their captain, [Muhammad] Wasim, and the talent he possesses. You cannot rank any team, but this is a T20 World Cup-winning Team India. Hence, I am clear. If Bumrah plays tomorrow, I am going on strike," he concluded on Sony Sports Network.
Irfan Pathan echoes Jadeja's exact take on Bumrah
"You need to protect Bumrah, I understand. But what my opinion is, and I have said this during the England tour as well, is that if you have come to play a series, then you have to play it completely," said Pathan.
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