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Young pacers have not yet built trust
- •Experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand.
- •Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer stated that Bhuvneshwar earned his recall purely based on stellar domestic and IPL performance, not out of mercy.
- •Jaffer expressed deep concern over the continuous neglect of world-class bowlers like Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj in international cricket.
- •Highlighting the 2027 World Cup, Jaffer emphasized prioritizing form and experience over age, advocating for a bowling attack featuring Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.
Key Questions Answered
Wasim Jaffer stated that Bhuvneshwar Kumar earned his place back in the blue jersey purely through his stellar performance and consistent fitness in domestic cricket and the IPL, rather than out of any favor. Jaffer emphasized that form and experience should be prioritized over age, noting that experienced players bring crucial decision-making skills during intense moments of international pressure.
Wasim Jaffer expressed surprise and deep concern over why a world-class bowler like Mohammed Shami is consistently ignored in Test and ODI cricket, and noted that Mohammed Siraj is not getting opportunities to play regular matches either. Jaffer believes that with the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, a bowler of Shami's caliber should definitely be in the ODI team alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj.
Wasim Jaffer noted that the team management has tested several young cricketers in the ODI team, including Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna, and Nitish Reddy. However, he cautioned that the team management has not yet gained full confidence or trust in these younger pacers.
