‘If I was him, I would have …’: Akhtar to Bumrah

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar advises Jasprit Bumrah to prioritise shorter cricket formats over Tests. Akhtar believes this will help Bumrah manage his injury-prone body better and prolong his career, given the physical demands of Tests. While acknowledging Bumrah’s Test potential, Akhtar suggests focusing on white-ball cricket where his skills are best suited.