Ashish Kaushik’s Advice on Managing Jasprit Bumrah’s Workload

With the upcoming five-match Test series against England, concerns have resurfaced regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s workload. Despite the absence of key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Bumrah is expected to play a crucial role. Former National Cricket Academy head physiotherapist Ashish Kaushik has offered insights on how to effectively manage the bowler’s physical demands. Kaushik emphasizes the importance of strengthening bowlers adequately to handle the rigors of bowling, highlighting the need for conditioning programs to maintain performance throughout long spells. He also stresses the significance of monitoring workload across all strenuous activities, including bowling, batting, fielding, and strength and conditioning exercises, to mitigate the risk of injury and ensure optimal performance. Bumrah’s impressive Test cricket statistics, including 205 wickets from 8,630 balls with an economy rate of 2.76, underscore his impact and reliability.