Gautam Gambhir revealed that a decision on how many Test matches Jasprit Bumrah will play in the upcoming series against England is yet to be made, emphasizing discussions with Bumrah will determine his availability based on the series' progress. Shubman Gill is set to lead India in the five-Test series, marking the start of their World Test Championship campaign.
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