New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has backed the decision to manage Jasprit Bumrah's workload, saying that India have to prioritise the pacer's long-term fitness rather than expect him to play whenever available.

Chopra's comments come in the aftermath of Bumrah being ruled out for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to a recurring knee injury, which aggravated while fielding during the ODI series against England.

"If you have a genius like Jasprit Bumrah, and if his body needs some rest, if his workload needs to be managed, why would you not do it? Bumrah is a genius. Many people believe that if you are fit, then you should play. If you are not, then don't play," Aakash C...