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Former England spinner Monty Panesar has called on India to unleash their best weapon – Jasprit Bumrah – in the crucial fourth Test against England in Manchester, labeling it a “must-win” for the visitors. With the series hanging in the balance at 1-2, Panesar believes India must field their strongest attack, and Bumrah’s exclusion isn’t an option.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Jasprit Bumrah should play the next match. It is a must-win match for India. They need to play their best attack. Bumrah has to play the next Test. It is the pitch with the most pace and bounce in the country, so he has to play,” Panesar told ANI.
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Bumrah, who has dazzled in both the Tests he’s played in the series, was previously expected to sit out one of the final two matches due to workload management. India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted the team is leaning toward playing him in Manchester.“We know we’ve got him for one of the last two Tests. The series is on the line in Manchester, so there will be a leaning towards playing him. But we’ll look at all factors, including his workload and conditions at The Oval,” Doeschate said.
Panesar also questioned the decision to bench Arshdeep Singh, suggesting his left-arm seam and County experience could offer India valuable variety. “I am surprised he didn’t play the first Test. He brings good angles and will be effective in English conditions,” he added.However, Arshdeep’s selection for Manchester remains uncertain after suffering a hand injury during training. Doeschate said, “It’s just a cut, but if he needs stitches, it might affect our planning for the next few days.”
