India, Feb. 4 -- Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes that bringing Jasprit Bumrah back to play cricket without keeping the bigger picture in mind could result in career suicide for the fast bowler. Bumrah, out of action since the final day of the fifth Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground last month, was added to India's squad that was picked for the England ODIs and the Champions Trophy, although his participation was always subject to fitness. However, BCCI's removal of Bumrah from the England ODIs without much noise raises some serious doubts about his recovery and overall fitness.

Still, irrespective of Bumrah's progress, Shastri wants the decision-makers within Team India to think long-term. In 2022, wh...