Beyond the Boundary | India over reliant on Jasprit Bumrah for Border Gavaskar Trophy

The latest episode of Beyond The Boundary, which aired on November 6, featured a discussion on India's bowling attack for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Host Chetan Narula was joined by Times of India's Sports Editor Sahil Malhotra, along with Dwaipayan Datta and Nitin Naik.

The panel analysed the series setup, noting India's recent clean sweep on home soil by NZ and the potential impact on their confidence. They acknowledged the dent in India's confidence but found reassurance in the team's 12-day lead time, including 10 days of practice in Australia.



Another point of discussion was the challenge posed by Australian pitches, known for their bounce. The panel highlighted that bounce generally doesn't trouble Indian batters like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill.

The episode began by addressing India's possible over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah. The panel considered the impact of Mohammed Shami's absence and Siraj's recent dip in form, attributing it to a change in his run-up. There was a shared sentiment that India might face difficulties if Bumrah doesn't perform well.

The discussion then shifted to the strengths of the Indian pacers. The panel highlighted the performances of Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana, acknowledging their potential contributions. Hardik Pandya's omission from the squad was also a topic of conversation.

The panel also speculated on India's likely bowling lineup for the first Test at Perth. Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, and Nitish Reddy were identified as potential contenders for the first Test.

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