Team India's life came out due to the absence of this player, this veteran created panic in the live show

IND vs SL, 2023: Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Russell Arnold believes that India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will improve the team in the long run. The right-arm fast bowler may be available for the ODI World Cup to be held in India in October-November. On the eve of the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said that Bumrah would not play in the series, citing the need for some more time to build up bowling flexibility.

Team India lost its life due to the absence of this player

It added that the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure with no substitute in Bumrah's absence, further delaying the competitive cricket return of the right-arm pacer, who has been on the sidelines since September 2022 with a back injury. The reason is out of match. Russell Arnold said, 'Well, you want him all the time but as we all know, his special work, although it's a short run up, he puts a lot of strain on the body. If your target is the World Cup, then make sure he is available in that tournament.

This veteran created panic with his statement in the live show

Russell Arnold said in the show 'Cricket Live' on Star Sports, 'Making sure that he is really mature for this tournament. He is an important player for India. So, the plans will not be based on that, because he can only make the team better, so you are in a good position, whether it is for these matches or not. With the ongoing India-Sri Lanka ODI series to mark the start of an important World Cup year in the format, Arnold also talked about the restraint required by the Rohit Sharma-led side in the 50-over format.