India, Aug. 9 -- Ajinkya Rahane, the seasoned India batter, lauded Jasprit Bumrah for the clarity with which he approached the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. Before the five-match series even began, the No.1 Test bowler informed the BCCI, captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir about his availability for just the three Tests. The 31-year-old played the first, third and fourth Tests against Ben Stokes' England.

Bumrah returned with two five-wicket hauls at Headingley and Lord's. In total, he scalped 14 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Midway through the final Test at the Oval, which India eventually won by six runs, Bumrah was released from the squad on Day 2.

Rahane, who led India to a thrilling 2-1 win a...