Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell has said that there is no need to focus too much on whether indian fast bowler jasprit bumrah will play in the India-England Test series. He also warned that it is not the right approach for the team management to rely too much on an individual player. Chappell stressed that the success of a team is not achieved by the talent of an individual player alone; it is a collective effort. In an interview given to him, he said, "There is a lot of talk about whether bumrah will play or not. But we should note that india has won many Test matches without him recently."

"It's more about the team's collective effort than individual talent. The team will only win if every player does their job properly. The captain should make each player understand their role clearly and ensure their trust and commitment to the project, that's the secret to success," he said. If india captain Shubman Gill wants to make his mark as a great Test captain, then this is the right time to take his captaincy to the next level, says former Australian captain Chappell.
Speaking on this, "If Gill wants to become a great Test captain, this is the time to establish his authority. He needs to make his mark not only in batting but also in his captaincy. He needs to set the standard for the team and expect the same from the players. He needs to pick the right team and support the players." Meanwhile, india head coach gautam gambhir had earlier clarified that bumrah will play only three matches in the five-match Test series against England. Gambhir had said that the decision was taken before the start of the series and that the planning was done keeping in mind Bumrah's workload.
Meanwhile, former england player David Lloyd has said that India's win-loss record in Bumrah's absence is surprising. The statistic that india has won more matches without bumrah than in matches where he is playing has sparked debate. The fourth Test match between india and england will begin on July 23. With england currently leading the series 2-1, india needs to win this match to level the series. Therefore, discussions about Bumrah's contribution continue to gain importance.

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