India, Nov. 14 -- Jasprit Bumrah delivered a fiery spell with the ball and an equally sharp response off the field on Friday, showing visible irritation when asked once again about his workload management after India bundled South Africa out for 159 on Day 1 of the first Test at Eden Gardens.

Bumrah, who claimed a brilliant 5 for 27 on a dry but unpredictable surface, was in no mood to entertain renewed chatter over his playing schedule - a debate that has intensified since he was rested for two Tests during the England tour earlier this year.

"I try to give my best in whichever format I play," Bumrah said firmly at the post-day press conference. "These questions are not my questions; I will not answer them. I try to play as much as I c...