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Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's workload management and availability

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's workload management and availability

Summary

Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed concerns regarding Jasprit Bumrah's inconsistent availability for international cricket. The former India batter noted Bumrah's absence from the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England following his participation in the IPL 2026. Manjrekar suggested that after a full IPL season, Bumrah could have taken on the workload for the T20 matches. He emphasized that Bumrah was once his preferred candidate for T20 captain, a position now held by Shreyas Iyer due to Bumrah's limited commitments. Manjrekar's comments come as Bumrah's performance and form have also faced scrutiny following a challenging IPL season.

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By the Numbers

•Bumrah rested for T20I tours of Ireland and England in June and July.
•Manjrekar calls for more commitment from Bumrah to Indian cricket.
•Bumrah was viewed as a frontrunner for T20 captaincy before stepping back.
•Bumrah's recent IPL performance included only four wickets.
•Bumrah has also been omitted from the Afghanistan ODI squad.

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5:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I'm confused about his career’: Manjrekar fires shots at Jasprit Bumrah's workload management

What they're saying

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Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar voiced concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's inconsistent availability for national duty. He expressed confusion regarding Bumrah's career path, particularly his absence from upcoming T20I tours after a full IPL season. Manjrekar also revealed Bumrah was his preferred choice for T20 captaincy, a role now taken by others due to the pacer's limited commitments.
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