India's pace attack shows depth without Bumrah in Sri Lanka Tests
India's pace attack performed well in Sri Lanka without Jasprit Bumrah, while R Ashwin ranked the seamer highly among Indian greats.
India's fast bowlers stepped up during the Test series against Sri Lanka while Jasprit Bumrah remained unavailable. The attack produced consistent results across both matches and secured the series win. Several younger pacers took on larger workloads and maintained tight lines throughout.
R Ashwin named Jasprit Bumrah as his top choice among current Indian players in a recent ranking exercise. Ashwin placed Bumrah ahead of Virat Kohli before selecting Sachin Tendulkar as his overall pick. The spinner's comments highlighted Bumrah's standing among peers despite limited appearances.
Bumrah's absence created opportunities for others to claim regular places in the Test side. The series outcome showed the squad could manage without its leading bowler for short periods.
CricHubb Take
The Sri Lanka series results indicate India now have enough depth to rest Bumrah during less demanding tours without risking series outcomes.