5 reasons why Jasprit Bumrah should be considered for India's 2018 away tours

Bumrah's exceptional work-rate

Jasprit Bumrah possesses exceptional work-rate

Generally, in overseas conditions, fast bowlers have to bowl the most overs due to the seamer-friendly nature of the surfaces. A bowler's work rate becomes a vital factor in these conditions. India need bowlers with good work-rates so that they do not need a fifth bowling option. Of all the top bowlers in India, Bumrah has the best work-rate, averaging 19.90 overs per innings in the domestic circuit.

The best example to show his remarkable work-rate is the Ranji Trophy semi-final match against Jharkhand. He bowled a staggering 27 overs in the first innings in hot Nagpur conditions where even the spinners were exhausted. Parthiv Patel kept his trust in the fast bowler despite him taking just one wicket. The captain's trust went a long way as Bumrah took a match-winning six-for in the 2nd innings.

There is another spell which the pace-man himself feels proud of. On a flat Hubli surface, he bowled 27 overs to take a six-for in the 1st innings which helped Gujarat take the first-innings lead against Mumbai in a league match.

India do not have many fast bowlers who are renowned for bowling longer spells. He will be beneficial for India on hard and flat Australian surfaces where every fast bowler has to bowl more than 20 overs per innings.