India, June 13 -- Ravichandran Ashwin may not be around to share his experience with the Indian team in England, but the former India off-spinner did spread his wisdom to his teammates all the way from Chennai. Ashwin, who announced his retirement from international cricket in December, issued a stern warning to the Indian team management, including decision-makers Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill, regarding Jasprit Bumrah, which, if ignored, can become catastrophic to India and their chances of winning the five-match series.

Without Ashwin and Mohammed Shami, Bumrah has the responsibility of spearheading India's fast-bowling attack. Given his history of back injuries, it's no secret that he won't be playing all five matches and that his ...