Former Team India head coach, now working as a cricket expert and commentator, Ravi Shastri, has raised his concerns over the workload management of the frontline pacers of the nation, like Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh. Shastri expressed his concerns while doing commentary work during the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings match on the evening of May 6.
In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, star Indian bowlers like Arshdeep and Jasprit Bumrah are going through a very difficult time for their respective teams. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep, who have made their names as prolific wicket-takers in the format, looked rusty in most of the IPL 2026 season.
Because of the tight schedule throughout the calendar year, the frontline cricketers often get very little time to refresh their minds and bodies. Over the past few months, there have been a lot of discussions about the players’ workload management issue.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), too, has come up with its workload management schedule to protect its best talents. Still, despite all the efforts made by the board, there may be some loopholes through which the world-class players are spotted making blunders on the field.
During the Mumbai Indians’ previous match, which was against the Lucknow Super Giants, Jasprit Bumrah cost 8 no-balls, which was something unexpected from a bowler like him. Like Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh has also been struggling to take wickets and deliver according to his status.
Star players like Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are completely out of form
According to Ravi Shastri, these are the signs of mental fatigue. He emphasized that cricketers are human beings, not any machine. Like every other human being, cricketers also need proper rest to rejuvenate themselves, both mentally and physically.
The star cricketers of India, who played in the 2026 T20 World Cup, had to join their respective franchises for the IPL 2026 season shortly after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. Ahead of the ICC’s flagship tournaments, there were other international series as well. So, there was very little space for the cricketers to spend a significant amount of relaxation period off the ground.
Ravi Shastri raises concerns over the players' workload management
“Just seeing the way the season has panned out, and seeing some of the established bowlers who’ve played a lot of cricket through the season, played for India, played World Cups, all this stuff... showing signs of mental fatigue,” Shastri said during commentary.
“Now, you must remember these guys are human. And it does take its toll. It’s not that they can, on a day off, go to a petrol station, fill some gas, and get into the groove again the next day. It doesn’t happen that way,” he added. “Human beings need time to recover. But it’s a hard grind. Then again, it’s professional sport,” Shastri said.
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