WTC points are at stake, according to Rathour, making every Test match vital. Although it’s not recommended, India would have preferred for Bumrah to play every game considering the exertion in the past three games.
The attention of the cricket community is on the unexpected choice to rest Jasprit Bumrah, the series’ greatest wicket taker, as the team prepares for the fourth Test, which India leads 2-1. Batting coach Vikram Rathour said that workload management is the main reason for the change.
Rathour underlined the importance of every Test match, especially when WTC points are at stake, in an open press conference. Rathour clarified that it’s not recommended because of Bumrah’s fatigue in the last three fights, even if India would have preferred for him to play in every bout.
“To be honest, I believe every Test match to be extremely important. Every game counts when you have WTC points. Although Bumrah’s workload in the last three games has made it unwise for him to play every game, even if we would all much like him to.
Everybody concerned felt that he should be given a rest because he has bowled really well and with a lot of heart, effort, and considering our upcoming schedule. He was completely fine other from it. His physical condition was superb. He was reported by Cricbuzz as saying, “But it was felt that it is better that he gets a break because there was hardly any turnaround time between games.”
Although Bumrah’s decision to sit out is purposeful, the squad is struggling with KL Rahul’s middle-order absence because of fitness issues. Rajat Patidar was given possibilities as a result of this. His recent problems, meanwhile, have made many wonder where he will end up, particularly with Devdutt Padikkal ready to go following an incredible run in red-ball domestic cricket.
He is a talented player who can produce memorable innings when it suits him: Rathour
But Rathour is steadfast in his support of Patidar, saying that even after a few difficult games, the man who earned his spot by consistently scoring runs is still talented and influential. Rathour is confident in his abilities to recover and contribute significant innings when the chance presents itself.
“He plays the game really well. In all of his cricket matches, he has particularly excelled at batting. He has experienced some difficult games and unpleasant dismissals where the ball stopped on him; this is a normal part of the game. There is no doubt in my mind that he is a talented player, and on his day, he will produce a very significant innings,” he continued.
Ravindra Jadeja’s steady and uncomplicated style provides relief for Rathour in the middle order, and the batsman and bowler is praised for being a valued member of the team.
