Bumrah, Hardik to Be Preserved for Longer Formats: Agarkar Makes Selection Policy Clear

Bumrah, Hardik to be preserved for longer formats: Agarkar makes selection policy clear

Bumrah and Pandya were a shadow of themselves in the recent IPL 2026 for Mumbai Indians after being on the field since late last year playing several T20 games, including a triumphant campaign in the World Cup, warranting a careful handling of the duo.

Bumrah, Hardik to be preserved for longer formats: Agarkar makes selection policy clear - The Tribune

Bumrah, Hardik to be preserved for longer formats: Agarkar makes selection policy clear  The Tribune

Ajit Agarkar clarifies workload plan for Bumrah, Hardik

The national selection panel on Saturday did not include premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the squads to tour Ireland and England in a strong indication that the wisemen are largely reserving their services for Tests and ODIs respectively in the coming season.