There should be no ifs and buts: Munaf Patel on decision to rest Bumrah from 4th Test

Greater Noida, Feb 25: Former India fast-bowler Munaf Patel feels the decision to rest pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the 4th Test against England might have come keeping in mind IPL and T20 World Cup 2024 slated to be played in the next four months.

Bumrah has been rested for the fourth Test against England and the decision was taken keeping in mind "the duration of the series and amount of cricket he has played in recent times" as per the BCCI release.

Many former cricketers have raised questions on the decision but Munaf Patel feels if management has taken decided there shouldn't be any "ifs and buts."

"How you're using a bowler depends on you. This is management's decision and there are no ifs and buts in that," Munaf Patel told IANS on the sidelines of the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL) where he is captaining Chhattisgarh Warriors.