{
  "id": 15535732,
  "title": "‘He should not play all three formats’: Shastri’s advice for Bumrah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/he-should-not-play-all-three-formats-shastris-advice-for-bumrah",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:12:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/he-should-not-play-all-three-formats-ravi-shastris-advice-for-jasprit-bumrah/articleshow/135037409.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former India coach Ravi Shastri has praised Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour, praising his experience and recent form in the IPL. Shastri also believes that veteran Mohammed Shami has earned a place in the Test and ODI sides. However, Shastri cautioned that Bhuvneshwar should primarily focus on Test cricket and limit his appearances in ODIs and T20Is, preserving his energy for the crucial two Tests in New Zealand.\n\nShastri stressed the importance of managing fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's workload in preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, advising him to concentrate on Test matches and only occasionally feature in ODIs and T20Is. The six-week New Zealand tour will be a significant test for Indian cricket, especially with South Africa set to host the 2027 ODI World Cup. India will need to win a high percentage of their remaining matches to qualify for the World Cup final, and New Zealand's conditions are expected to be challenging for the home side.\n\nThe coach highlighted the importance of partnerships in New Zealand's weather conditions, where wickets can fall quickly. Test captain Shubman Gill will face a leadership challenge, but Shastri is confident in Gill's ability, given his strong performances in New Zealand. Rishabh Pant, on the other hand, is advised to simply remain aware of the match situation and play to the best of his natural ability.\n\nShastri identified fielding as India's biggest area for improvement, calling for a significant increase in standards to remain competitive in major tournaments. The upcoming New Zealand tour will be a crucial benchmark for Indian cricket, providing insights into the team's performance and progress ahead of the World Cup.",
  "summary": "Ravi Shastri shared his enthusiastic endorsement of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami's selection for the T20I squad. With India's important tour to New Zealand commencing on October 22, Shastri underscores the need to strategically manage Jasprit Bumrah’s workload in preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, highlighting that seasoned players are vital to thrive in the tough conditions of New…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}