Will Jasprit Bumrah play in the crucial fifth Test against England at The Oval? Skipper Shubman Gill remained tight-lipped, citing a green wicket as a factor. Bumrah's form dipped in the drawn Manchester Test, with his pace noticeably reduced. Despite this, he remains a key bowler, tied with Siraj for most wickets.
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