Jasprit Bumrah's workload management was harshly criticized by former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who insisted that he must give it his all when playing. Ever since Bumrah sustained a back injury on the Australia trip that forced him to miss the Champions Trophy, his workload has been scrutinized. The Indian team management has kept a close watch on his workload ever since. He has been used in shorter bowling spells throughout the current series, and before the tour started, the captain and coach had made it plain that he would only participate in three of the five tests.

However, Pathan has expressed worry about the manner in which the team management is being handled, stating that the captain should not be restricted to giving him just a five-over stint.

"When you play cricket for India, I think you give it your all. You shouldn't say that Root has entered, that you've bowled five overs, and that you won't bowl the sixth when it comes to a five-over spell. You must give it all. You must either give it your all or get enough rest, Pathan advised on his YouTube account.

With two five-wicket hauls already under his belt in the England series, Bumrah, who is now the top-ranked Test cricketer, has been in excellent shape. Just being on the field puts pressure on the other team, making him a continuous threat with the ball.

"You have to put work aside"

Pathan stressed the need to represent the nation and argued that playing for the team is in line with playing for teammates.

It's about the team and the nation, and even if it's not about the nation, at least it's about the team. The nation is always important. However, you are playing for your teammates when you participate in the team. You want to do all you can for them. He continued, "No one, whether on your right, left, the eleven players on the field, or those sitting outside, would want anything less."

“You play for them first. Playing for your side is your most important duty. Therefore, I will never back down from anything I said during commentary. The squad always comes first. And you must give it all when you play. I don't doubt that he made an effort. He undoubtedly did. He threw his overs. There can be no question. However, you must provide the additional effort when the squad requires it. You must put work aside at this moment. In my opinion, that is the case, he continued.

Mohammed Siraj has now confirmed that Bumrah will lead India's bowling assault, despite rumors that he would miss the Manchester Test as part of the team management's workload management strategy. Due to a growing injury crisis within the group, the team is now compelled to rely on their top fast bowler for the vital match.

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