Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most crucial players in the current Indian setup, and it will be essential for India that their pace spearhead plays in the upcoming fourth Test against England in Manchester; otherwise, India risks losing the series if Bumrah is rested again.

Former India captain Anil Kumble urged the team management on Monday to push Bumrah to play the final two Test matches of the series, following the visitors' heartbreaking 22-run defeat at Lord's.

However, it must also be noted that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had confirmed before the start of the series that Bumrah would play just three Test matches during the tour of England to manage his workload. But with the pendulum swinging back towards the Three Lions, Kumble feels the time has come to reconsider Bumrah's availability.

"I would certainly, if I'm a part of that group, I would certainly push Bumrah to play the next game because that's crucial. If he doesn't play and then you lose the Test match, that's it. The series is done and dusted.

"I think Bumrah should play both the Test matches. I know he said, I'm only going to play three. We have a long break after this. You don't need to play the home series. You can take a break if you want. But Bumrah should be playing the next," he told JioStar on Monday after the end of the Test match in London.

The fourth Test is scheduled to begin next week on July 23.