Former Indian fast-bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan has voiced his opinion on the workload management of the Indian players, especially pacers, as he said it is imperative to manage one’s workload, but it has to be timed well.
“About the workload, there has been a lot of talk about it. I feel that there are some important players, Jasprit Bumrah or any other fast bowler, you manage everybody’s workload,” said Irfan while speaking to reporters in a discussion organised by Sony Sports Network.
“You should as well and the set-up has been outstanding from BCCI and NCA. The workload is managed really well,” he added.
Irfan compared ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah with Australia skipper Pat Cummins. Irfan questioned whether Cummins will manage his workload during the Ashes or any other important tour. Recently, Bumrah didn’t play in two of the Tests during the Anderson-Tendulkar series in England to manage his body and workload.
India famously won the two games where Bumrah didn’t play and drew the five-match Test series 2-2.
“I just have one thing to say, you would have heard recently that Pat Cummins will skip many games to manage his workload for the Ashes. But will Cummins manage his workload during the Ashes? My question is that only. By all means, manage workload, yes. SENA countries are tough places to go and win. There your main bowlers must play as many games as they can. During the series, a top series, you will not get the result if you look to manage workload there,” he said.
Injury concerns for Cummins
Recently, Cricket Australia confirmed that Cummins has suffered an injury and will miss the white ball series against New Zealand and India. Australia’s preparation for the Ashes defence against England has been dealt a significant blow after Cummins’ lower-back injury.
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Australia will tour New Zealand for a three-match T20I series in the first week of October, before India travels Down Under for three ODIs and five T20Is. England will then arrive in Australia at the end of the year for the marquee Ashes series.
