India plans Bumrah workload: ODI series unlikely, red-ball priority
Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to play India's five-match ODI series against New Zealand as team management prioritises his red-ball workload ahead of the Tests.
Team management has formulated a clear roadmap for pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the upcoming series against New Zealand. Officials are prioritising his red-ball workload over limited-overs fixtures, keeping upcoming Test matches in mind.
As part of this management strategy, Bumrah is unlikely to feature in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Instead, the fast bowler could play a single India A match to find his rhythm before joining the Test squad.
The national selectors are expected to announce the official squads for both the ODI and Test series in the next few days. This careful management underscores the importance of keeping the premier fast bowler fresh for the longer format.