The Chief Selector, MSK Prasad, has revealed that it was the selection committee that pushed for Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion in the Test team, while many believed he would not taste as much success because of his action.

However, Bumrah has proved them all wrong with a wonderful 2018 so far in the red-ball game.

"There were many theories that this kid shouldn’t be exposed to the longer format. Since he has a peculiar action, which can lead him to injuries. In fact, the selection committee and team management thought the other way round. If this kid can get stronger without making any changes to his action, he can prove to be effective in the longer format, especially while playing abroad," Prasad was quoted in a leading cricket website.

Bumrah bagged 48 wickets in 9 Tests, 22 wickets in 13 ODIs and 8 wickets in 8 T20I matches during 2018 which saw him develop into the spearhead of the Indian pace attack.

The fast bowler made his Test debut in South Africa last year and finished the series as the best Indian bowler on the tour. He followed that with excellent performances in England and then in Australia.

The Test series in England and Australia, India finally implied a 7-4 combination instead of the Virat Kohli's favourite aggressive 6-5. India often went with five bowlers because Kohli was confident he would get 20 wickets with the same.

“I think we have got it right with 7-4 combinations while playing abroad. Especially with our pace bowlers going so well, the need for the fifth bowling option has become negligible. This has also helped us in strengthening our batting department," Prasad said.

“We have developed a healthy player progression process. Ravi Shastri, Dravid, I and my colleagues keep discussing on the players’ progress and based on the need in the senior team, we upgrade the players from India A to the senior team,” Prasad said as he explained the grooming process of the Indian players.