Bhuvneshwar Kumar defended the decision to manage Jasprit Bumrah's workload, emphasising the physical and mental toll of playing all formats. Kumar highlighted Bumrah's significant impact even in a limited number of matches, citing his crucial contribution of 14 wickets in three Tests against England. He also noted Bumrah's increased confidence and maturity gained through years of consistent performance.
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