Head coach Gautam Gambhir opened up on managing the workload of lead team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah. India are scheduled to play 2 more Test matches at home and a five-match crucial red-ball series in Australia. Jasprit Bumrah, a vital member of the Indian Test setup has played all three home Test matches so far. He has been in a top rhythm this year and has already occupied the number 1 spot in the Test bowler’s ranking. Ahead of a long Test season, it becomes crucial for the management to monitor the bowler’s workload. Also Read: Brett Lee Wants India To Play Mayank Yadav in the BGT 2024-25 Gambhir mentioned that there’s sufficient time between the final New Zealand Test and the first BGT match, but the team will keep a close eye on Bumrah’s workload after the Pune game. In a pre-match press conference, Gautam Gambhir said: "Once the series is over, we still have around 10 or 12 days before the Test starts in Australia. That is enough break for our fast bowlers as well. But we will still monitor after this Test match where Jasprit Bumrah is. But it's not only about Jasprit Bumrah. It's about with all the fast bowlers as well. We want to keep them fresh. We know that obviously, we have got a long tour and an important tour of Australia.” The head coach mentioned that India's decision to rest Bumrah for the final Test will depend on the result in Pune. Gambhir further added: "Workload management will definitely depend on what the outcome of this Test match is and how much have they bowled in this match." India will be aiming to bounce back in the second Test match, set to begin on October 24 at Pune's MCA Stadium. Meanwhile, New Zealand, already leading 1-0, will be eager to clinch the series with another victory in this match.