Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized Jasprit Bumrah's recent performance, highlighting India's Test victories in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy came in matches where Bumrah was absent. Manjrekar suggests that Indian cricket should not make adjustments for Bumrah, instead, Bumrah should prioritize longevity and durability to serve Indian Test cricket effectively.
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