Following the announcement of India’s squad for the tour to Australia for both white-ball formats, India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the Australia ODIs to manage his workload.

The team management is also keeping an eye on the workload of other pacers. Bumrah has been rested for the ODI series starting October 19, after a series of demanding assignments: he played three Tests during the five-match Test tour to England, took seven wickets in five matches during the Asia Cup-winning campaign at an average of 19.28, and is currently playing in the home series of two Tests against the West Indies.

In the UK and UAE, Bumrah wasn’t at his peak as a wicket-taker, despite securing two five-wicket hauls in England. He struggled with fitness during the

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