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England are ahead 2–1 in the series after the fourth Test draw in Manchester. Now India will have to win the fifth and last Test to be held at The Oval from July 31 to equal the five -match series. Meanwhile, there is a question in everyone’s mind- will star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah play the fifth Test? The Indian team’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has given a big statement on this. Let me tell you, Bumrah bowled 33 overs in the fourth Test. So far, he has thrown 119.4 overs in five innings of this series, that is, about 24 overs in every innings. During this time he took 14 wickets and has reached equal to his fellow bowler Mohammad Siraj.

Gambhir’s statement: All bowlers fit

Gambhir made it clear that all fast bowlers are available for the Oval Test. He said, “All our fast bowlers are fit, there is no news of anyone being injured. We have not discussed the team combination for the last Test yet. Whether Jaspreet Bumrah will play or not, no decision has been taken yet. Whatever will play, he will give his best for the country.” Gambhir’s statement has retained suspense for Bumrah’s playing.

Cook appreciated Gambhir’s strategy

Former England captain Alastair Cook praised Gambhir’s strategy. He said that it is India’s right strategic decision to keep Bumrah’s playing or not. Cook said, “If Bumrah is not fit, it will be right to play. But even if he is going to play, it should not be revealed yet. India had made a mistake at the beginning of the series saying that Bumrah will probably play only three Tests. Now it is a smart strategy to maintain this suspense.”