India are now on the backfoot in the ENG vs IND series. The team is trailing 2-1, and the fourth Test is to begin at Old Trafford on July 23. In such a situation, the biggest question is—will Jasprit Bumrah play? Bumrah's presence is the backbone of the Indian bowling, but fatigue and workload management are complicating this selection.

Gautam Gambhir has already said that Jasprit Bumrah will not play the entire five Tests. His workload has been very high after the Australia series. So far, he has played the first and third Tests of the ENG vs IND series. He took five wickets in both, but India had to face defeat. At the same time, Bumrah did not play in the second Test and India registered a spectacular victory.

What will the team management do with Jasprit Bumrah vs England at the Old Trafford Test?

This has given rise to debate. Will Bumrah get rest again, so that he remains fresh for the Oval Test? Or will India field him at Old Trafford, because this match is a do-or-die one?

Sky Sports reports say that Team India are leaning towards playing Bumrah. After getting eight days of rest, Jasprit Bumrah can now play in the Old Trafford Test. Deep Dasgupta also said that if the series has to be saved, then Bumrah is necessary. Anil Kumble and Irfan Pathan have also advocated playing him. They believe that an experienced player like Jasprit Bumrah vs England weighs heavily on occasions.

However, David Lloyd had a different view. He said that India's Test record has not been very good while Bumrah was playing. But beyond the statistics, the current situation speaks more.

Due to Arshdeep's niggle, Jasprit Bumrah becomes the only hope in the fourth Test in the ENG vs IND match. Old Trafford, where he has never played a Test, can now become a new front for him. Jasprit Bumrah will have to play at Old Trafford to save the series.