Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar advises Jasprit Bumrah to prioritise shorter cricket formats over Tests. Akhtar believes this will help Bumrah manage his injury-prone body better and prolong his career, given the physical demands of Tests. While acknowledging Bumrah's Test potential, Akhtar suggests focusing on white-ball cricket where his skills are best suited.
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