Tiring out Jasprit Bumrah is the way forward: Hazlewood reveals Aussie plan

Jasprit Bumrah has become the lynchpin of the Indian attack, more so after Ishant Sharma, the senior-most pace bowler in the Indian outfit seems doubtful for the Australia series because of his fitness issues. Josh Hazlewood the Aussie quick is well aware of that. He revealed the Australian plan of tiring out Bumrah to make him less potent.

"Bumrah is probably the standout. He is unique with his action," Hazlewood was quoted as saying to Hindustan Times. "He maintains pace very well throughout the day and the whole series. He is probably the key. He can take wickets up front or with the old ball. I guess it's about getting a lot of overs into him, try to tire him out in the first couple of games. That will be the key," he added.

It is important to notice that the Indian trio of Bumrah, Ishant, and Mohammed Shami outbowled Australians in the last Test series by picking up 48 wickets in four Tests while Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins could pick up only 40 wickets.

Bumrah was the leader of the Indian pack with 21 wickets at an average of 17.

Acknowledging that, Hazlewood said, "They out bowled us the last time they came. That went a long way for them in winning the series."

He further pointed out that if Ishant Sharma is back in time for the series, it would make the Indian bowling line up even stronger.

“They have most bases covered with their quicks. If Ishant Sharma gets here at some point it will add to their strength. They are all a little bit different. For the last 10-15 years, Indian pacers have kept improving. Our batters will have to be on their toes to counter that,” the 29-year-old said.

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