Team India ARE going to start a new era in England with the five-match Test series. After the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, this team will move in a new direction. This tour is not only a tough challenge against England but also the beginning of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

This new team will now be led by Shubman Gill, who is considered a big bet for the future. Gill's leadership ability and cricketing thinking along with the young players will now be put to the real test. All eyes will be on how this new team reacts in foreign conditions.

The update on Jasprit Bumrah:

At such a crucial time, big news has come out about India's most trusted fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah himself has confirmed that he will play in the first Test starting June 20. However, he also made it clear that he will not play the entire series. 

“Three Test matches is what I’m looking at. Obviously, the numbers (which Tests) aren’t decided. The first (Test) is definitely on. Yes, that is going to happen. Rest; we see how things are. What is the workload, and what are the scenarios going on. Three test matches are what I can manage at this moment, and I don’t want to be in a desperate scenario,” Bumrah told Sky Sports Cricket.

This statement of Bumrah shows the thinking of a mature player, who understands the importance of the body. He knows that it is important to deal with the burden that comes from playing in all three formats in the right way. Bumrah, who has been struggling with injuries continuously, now wants to play with balance. the fast bowler's attitude shows that India are now more careful about the workload of their senior players.

Opinion:

This decision of Bumrah is absolutely wise. Test cricket lasts for a long time, and in the conditions of England, there is a lot of pressure on fast bowlers. In such a situation, if Bumrah himself says that he will be limited to three Tests, then it is in the long-term interest of his body and the Indian team. Expecting a player to play in every format continuously is not realistic. Especially when that player has recovered from injury and has been playing a decisive role in the team's victory in every series.

Bumrah's decision to play limited Tests also gives India an opportunity to give responsibility to other bowlers and test the bench strength. Bowlers like Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna or Mukesh Kumar will now get a chance to show what they can do at the Test level.

Also, Bumrah's limited presence makes his impact even more special, because when he plays, his aggressive and effective bowling spells will be seen. Overall, this decision can be beneficial not only for Bumrah but also for the future of Indian cricket. Now, it is time for others to stand up.