Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has shed light on the much-anticipated decision regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for the second Test match against England, scheduled to begin on July 2, 2025, at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, ten Doeschate acknowledged that Bumrah is fully fit and has been training actively, but added that the final decision on whether the pace spearhead will take the field would be made closer to the match.
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India’s coaching staff is weighing several factors before finalizing Bumrah’s inclusion in the playing XI, including the nature of the pitch and broader workload management considerations.
“We are talking about how the pitch is gonna play,” ten Doeschate explained. “We have seen him train yesterday and today. It is not that he is not fit to play. We are just trying to fit those puzzle pieces to get the most out of him.”
Bumrah’s potential involvement is seen as crucial, especially given his match-winning capabilities in English conditions. However, with a long series ahead and the team management wary of overworking their premier fast bowler, the decision will balance short-term impact with long-term sustainability.
