Kolkata, Nov 14, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah delivered a firm message after dismantling South Africa with a superb 5-27 on the first day of the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday — he is not interested in answering questions about workload management.

The India spearhead, whose commitment had been debated after he missed the Sydney Test’s final day due to a back spasm and was rested for two Tests in England, made it clear that he focuses only on performing and looking after his body.

At the post-match press conference, Bumrah dismissed the chatter with characteristic composure. “I try to give my best in whichever format I play. These questions are not my questions; I will not answer them. I try to play as much as I can. I try to take care of my body,” he said.

Bumrah has been on a

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