Will Jasprit Bumrah play ENG vs IND 4th Test in Manchester?

The visitors India are trailing by 2-1 in the five-match Test series against the hosts England, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, with the last two matches yet to be played. While India can't afford any more hiccups in this Test series, as they must win both Test matches to win this crucial away Test series, there is a big question whether the star Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will play in the next Test match at Old Trafford in Manchester, the fourth Test of the series.  

India suffered a heartbreaking 22-run defeat in the Lord's Test, as the hosts England are leading this five-match Test series by 2-1 after the third Test. Manchester will host the next Test, starting on July 23, as there is a good time to rest for both teams. Also, it is important to note that the fifth and last Test match of the series will begin on July 31, which will be hosted by The Oval in London. 

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Jasprit Bumrah shines strongly despite tough pressure

Due to his workload management, Jasprit Bumrah is reportedly most likely to play three Tests in this five-match Test series. However, if he remains fit, he can be available for four Tests in this series. After playing the Test series opener in Leeds, where India lost by five wickets, Bumrah was rested for the second Test of the series in Birmingham, where India recorded their first Test win at the venue by the record margin of 336 runs. With a good amount of rest, Bumrah featured in the third Test of the series at iconic Lord's. 

Despite missing one Test, Bumrah is the second leading wicket-taker in this series with 12 wickets, including two fifers. Apart from one five-wicket haul during England's first innings of the Leeds Test, Bumrah put his name on the Lord's honours board by recording his first Test fifer at the venue during the first innings of the third Test. Without any doubt, the right-arm fast bowler has performed exceptionally well, even when the condition wasn't favour for the pacers. 

You'll get to know soon: Shubman Gill on Jasprit Bumrah's Manchester Test availability

As the visitors are in a challenging situation, all eyes are on Jasprit Bumrah's availability status for the upcoming Manchester Test. Indian Test captain Shubman Gill said on this, "You'll get to know soon."

Former Indian Test captain and Indian head coach, Anil Kumble, feels that Bumrah should play all the remaining two Tests of the series, as they have enough time between the Lord's and Manchester Tests. In addition, the legendary leg-spinner said that the pacer could be rested in the next Test series, which would be the home Test series against West Indies.