The workload of Indian bowlers has become a hot topic during the IND vs ENG Test Series. Cricket fans are discussing how teams manage their star players differently. England captain Ben Stokes has bowled more than 100 overs in this series. This has started big debates about player management in cricket.
Ben Stokes Takes Bold Approach
Ben Stokes shows great commitment to his team by bowling long spells. He has completed 105 overs in the IND vs ENG Test Series so far. The England captain has taken 11 wickets with good bowling figures.
Stokes keeps bowling despite having injury concerns about his body. His brave approach has earned praise from cricket experts worldwide. Many people admire his willingness to put team needs first. Stokes proves that captains can lead by example on the field.
India Plays It Safe with Bumrah
India takes a careful approach with their star bowler Jasprit Bumrah. The team wants to protect Bumrah from getting injured again. He has bowled only 86.4 overs in the series until now. Bumrah has taken 12 wickets but plays under strict workload management rules.
The coaching staff limits his overs to keep him fresh. Ryan ten Doeschate, India’s assistant coach, supports this careful strategy. He believes shorter spells help Bumrah bowl at his best. The team thinks this approach will help in future matches.
Most overs bowled by the bowlers in this series so far:
- Shoaib Bashir (ENG) – 140.4 Overs – 10 Wickets
- Chris Woakes (ENG) – 121 Overs – 7 Wickets
- Brydon Carse (ENG) – 117 Overs – 9 Wickets
- Mohammed Siraj (IND) – 109 Overs – 13 Wickets
- Ben Stokes (ENG) – 105 Overs – 11 Wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja (IND) – 99 Overs – 3 Wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – 86.4 Overs – 12 Wickets
- Josh Tongue (ENG) – 81 Overs – 11 Wickets
- Akash Deep (IND) – 72.1 Overs – 11 Wickets
Critics Question India’s Strategy
Some cricket experts disagree with India’s workload management of their bowlers. Former player Irfan Pathan says India wastes Bumrah in important moments. Critics point out that Bumrah should bowl more in crucial situations. They compare his limited use with Stokes’ active participation.
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Mohammed Siraj has bowled 109 overs and taken 13 wickets instead. The workload of Indian bowlers gets shared among different players. This rotation system has both supporters and critics in cricket circles. As the series reaches must-win matches, these debates grow stronger. Teams must balance immediate wins with long-term player health.
