“I believe Jasprit Bumrah should be rested” – Sunil Gavaskar Ahead Of IND vs OMA Asia Cup 2025 Clash

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has shared a significant opinion about star pacer Jasprit Bumrah ahead of India’s Asia Cup 2025 group-stage clash against Oman. The Men in Blue are set to face Oman in their last group match on Friday, September 19, in Abu Dhabi.

Since India have already secured a spot in the Super Fours, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that Bumrah could be given a break for the Oman match. He further mentioned that the pacer should also be rested for the Super Four encounter against Pakistan to keep him fresh and fully fit for the final.

“I believe Jasprit Bumrah should be rested perhaps even against Pakistan, so he’s available for the bigger match on Sunday, the 28th. That’s what India should be looking at. Of course, there will still need to be one bench player included, but Bumrah should be left out for tomorrow’s game to give him rest,” he said in an interaction with Sony Sports Network (via The Indian Express)

India are set to take on Pakistan in their Super Four encounter on Sunday, September 21, in Dubai. The arch-rivals had earlier met in the group stage, where India convincingly defeated the Men in Green by seven wickets. Suryakumar Yadav and his side will also face Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in their remaining Super Four fixtures. The Asia Cup 2025 final is slated to be played on Sunday, September 28, in Dubai.

Jasprit Bumrah’s Performance Review In The Asia Cup 2025 So Far

Jasprit Bumrah returned to international cricket in India’s recent England Test series. Before the Asia Cup 2025, his last T20I was the 2024 T20 World Cup. So far, he has taken three wickets in two matches at an average of 15.66 and an economy of 6.71, including 1/19 from three overs against the UAE.

In the Super Four clash against Pakistan, he took two wickets in four overs while conceding 28 runs. Bumrah debuted in T20Is in 2016 against Australia and has been a key performer for India in the format. Over 72 matches, he has picked up 92 wickets at an average of 17.67, with an impressive economy rate of 6.29.