“Jasprit Bumrah should be rested against Pakistan” - Sunil Gavaskar ahead of Super Four clash

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has made a startling statement ahead of India’s clash against Pakistan in the Super Four stage, stating that the Indian pace spearhead should be rested for the much-awaited clash on Sunday, September 21.

Speaking exclusively on Sony Sports Network, Gavaskar also felt that the Indian seamer should be rested for the last group stage game against Oman. Also, he talked about India’s batting order changes so that everyone gets game time with the willow.

“I would like to think that India would consider batting first and keep the same opening pair. Maybe number three, Suryakumar Yadav, the skipper, could drop himself down the order, giving Tilak Verma a chance for some time at the crease and allowing Sanju Samson a bit of a hit as well,” Gavaskar said during an interaction on the Sony Sports network.

“This would give the batters some practice not just for the game against Pakistan, but also for the upcoming Super 4 matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It’s more about preparing the batters than the bowlers,” he added.

Notably, India has already qualified for the Super Four round, having topped the points table in Group A with two consecutive wins against the UAE and Pakistan. Additionally, Gavaskar also felt that Bumrah should stay afresh for the grand finale on Sunday, September 28.

“I believe Jasprit Bumrah should be rested, perhaps even for the Pakistan game, so he’s available for the bigger match on Sunday, the 28th. That’s what India should be looking at. Of course, there will still need to be one bench player included, but Bumrah should be left out for tomorrow’s game to give him rest,” he concluded.

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