Jasprit Bumrah may get rest in Melbourne Test! This flop fast bowler will replace him

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Jasprit Bumrah: The fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is to be played at the Melbourne ground. This match will be played from December 26. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is currently tied at 1-1. Because, the third Test match was played at the Gabba ground and this match was a draw.

Due to which now all eyes will be on the fourth Test match. Let us tell you that, in the Melbourne Test match, Team India's best fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah can be given rest. Due to which now in his place, a bowler who has not been able to perform anything special in the Test format so far can be given a chance in the playing 11.

Jasprit Bumrah can be given rest

In the first 3 matches of the 5-Test series against Australia, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's performance has been very good. But now Bumrah can be given rest in the fourth Test match and the workload can be reduced on him.

Because, Champions Trophy 2025 is also to be played after 2 months. Due to which Bumrah can be given rest so that he does not get injured. Bumrah has played in all three Test matches consecutively and has bowled 88 overs so far. Therefore, now he can be given rest in the Melbourne Test match.

This flop bowler can get a chance

If veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is given rest in the fourth Test match, then Prasidh Krishna can be given a chance in Team India's playing 11 in his place. Prasidh Krishna's performance has not been anything special in the Test format.

Due to which he is considered a flop bowler in Tests. Prasidh Krishna has played 2 Tests. In which he has only 3 wickets to his name. Due to which he has not been given a chance in the playing 11 on the Australia tour yet.

Bumrah has the most wickets
If we talk about the most successful bowler in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, then Jasprit Bumrah's name comes first. Because, Bumrah has taken the most wickets in the 3 matches played so far. Bumrah has taken 21 wickets in 3 matches so far. While Mitchell Starc is at number two with 14 wickets.