India, Oct. 5 -- India have just announced the squad for the ODI series against Australia. One of the big names missing from the 15 is that of Jasprit Bumrah, reason - workload management. But the ace pacer featured in the first Test against West Indies, three days after playing the Asia Cup Final against Pakistan.

Notably, India steamrolled past West Indies inside three days in Ahmedabad by a huge margin of an innings and 140 runs. The spinners and Mohammed Siraj did most of the heavy lifting in the game. In a series that is already lopsided, India could have absolutely managed without Bumrah and still banked the important WTC Points.

Bumrah had already carried competitive overs through the Asia Cup. The selectors have been defending h...