As Bumrah’s injury concern resurfaced a couple of weeks before the series, it has led to exposure of big cracks among players’ injury management at the Centre of Excellence.
Auqib Nabi is the front-runner to replace Bumrah in the squad as he trained with the team before the one-off Test against Afghanistan and toured Sri Lanka with the India A team last month.
India received encouraging fitness news before the Sri Lanka Tests as Jasprit Bumrah entered the final stage of rehabilitation and Shubman Gill made steady progress with his recovery. Sai Sudharsan is also closing in on a return, boosting India’s preparations for the crucial WTC assignment.
Bumrah’s absence is a significant blow considering the immense control and consistency he brought to India’s bowling attack throughout the series, making the visitors’ task considerably more challenging.
Bumrah’s absence is a significant blow considering the immense control and consistency he brought to India’s bowling attack throughout the series, making the visitors’ task considerably more challenging.
Bumrah entered the series opener with 234 wickets in Tests and 121 wickets in T20Is. He reached the 150-wicket mark in ODIs after dismissing England captain Harry Brook in the 14th over of the innings.
Bumrah entered the series opener with 234 wickets in Tests and 121 wickets in T20Is. He reached the 150-wicket mark in ODIs after dismissing England captain Harry Brook in the 14th over of the innings.
With Harry Brook’s wicket, Jasprit Bumrah reached a major career milestone, claiming his 150th wicket in ODI cricket.
With Harry Brook’s wicket, Jasprit Bumrah reached a major career milestone, claiming his 150th wicket in ODI cricket.
After being rested from the previous T20I series to manage his heavy workload, Bumrah immediately validated his inclusion with exceptional work both in the outfield and with the ball.
After being rested from the previous T20I series to manage his heavy workload, Bumrah immediately validated his inclusion with exceptional work both in the outfield and with the ball.
Although Shubman Gill lost the toss, the opportunity of getting to bowl first has been well-received by fans on X as they might get to see Kohli unleashing the ‘chase-master’ within himself and score a century.
Although Shubman Gill lost the toss, the opportunity of getting to bowl first has been well-received by fans on X as they might get to see Kohli unleashing the ‘chase-master’ within himself and score a century.
Star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a century in the third ODI against Afghanistan, has not been picked in the ODI squad against England.
Star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a century in the third ODI against Afghanistan, has not been picked in the ODI squad against England.
India are expected to receive a major boost ahead of their three-match ODI series against England, with Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant available for selection after being rested and recovering from injuries respectively.
India are expected to receive a major boost ahead of their three-match ODI series against England, with Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant available for selection after being rested and recovering from injuries respectively.
On the whole – Bumrah was able to take 4 wickets. Just 4 wickets. And the bowling average was extremely high- it being an unwanted bowling record that he now comes to own. 102.
On the whole – Bumrah was able to take 4 wickets. Just 4 wickets. And the bowling average was extremely high- it being an unwanted bowling record that he now comes to own. 102.
The MI bowler had a forgetful campaign in the IPL 2026, where he could manage to pick only four wickets in 13 games.
The MI bowler had a forgetful campaign in the IPL 2026, where he could manage to pick only four wickets in 13 games.
While Yadav is away with family due to the birth of his daughter, while Pandya is out for a few games due to back spasms.
While Yadav is away with family due to the birth of his daughter, while Pandya is out for a few games due to back spasms.
Mumbai Indians could be without Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav against Punjab Kings, with Jasprit Bumrah expected to captain the side in a pride battle tonight.
Mumbai Indians could be without Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav against Punjab Kings, with Jasprit Bumrah expected to captain the side in a pride battle tonight.
Jasprit Bumrah has been the first bowler in the history of the tournament to play 150 matches for a franchise. He would be hopeful that he can get rid of his lean patch and bounce back to form in the coming games.
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The knock against India was indeed a valiant one and he opened up about facing the Indian bowling unit. It was a huge task with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel.
Jasprit Bumrah has established dominance as a pacer in international cricket, and he gives nightmares to even the best of batters. Yuvraj Singh showered words of praise for Bumrah as he is a very disciplined bowler, and he even troubled Yuvraj when he was trying to make a comeback into the national side after battling with cancer.
Team India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is expected to prioritize ODI cricket over T20Is in the coming months
In a video doing the rounds online, Siraj can be seen repeating the iconic line while speaking about his teammate Jasprit Bumrah.
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During India’s practice setting ahead of the Namibia game, Jasprit Bumrah’s yorker hits the toes of Ishan Kishan.
Bumrah has played 52 Test matches for India and taken 234 wickets.
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Bumrah has been excellent in this format for India and was the star in India’s T20 World Cup win in 2024.
As of writing, KL Rahul (27* off 101) and Washington Sundar (22* off 74) have steadied the innings with India trailing by 91 runs at the end of 33rd over.
Bumrah is hard to score off, even in Tests and even more specifically at home in India.
India trail by 122 runs against South Africa in the first innings after reaching 37/1 at stumps on day one.
The 31-year-old registered figures of 5/27 in 14 overs with five maidens, to play a key role in bundling out the Proteas for just 159 runs in 55 overs.
As of this writing, Jasprit Bumrah has taken three wickets till the ongoing second session on day one of the Test match in 12 overs while conceding just 23 runs and delivering four maidens.
Jasprit Bumrah is currently playing in a Test match versus South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
It is to be noted that Varun Chakaravarthy is currently ranked No. 1 in T20Is, having picked 45 wickets in 29 matches at an average of 15.68.
Noting the all-rounder’s acting in the promotional video, Jasprit Bumrah cracked a light-hearted joke.
In a viral video, the journalists spotted Bumrah while he was coming out of the Airport.
John Campbell, who was facing the review, stayed at the crease and went on to score his maiden red-ball ton.
However, Bumrah returned in India’s Asia Cup 2025 title winning campaign, the duo is back together as India host West Indies in a two-match Test series from October 2 to October 14.
The India team will reassemble for the second Test, which is scheduled to be played from October 10 to 14 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Notably, soon after this incident, BJP had shared a meme post which saw Bumrah emulating the airplane gesture in half screen whereas the other half saw Haris Rauf’s dismissal portraying Indian Air Force’s attack on Pakistani terrorist camps and airbase.
Jasprit Bumrah didn’t just stop there after taking Haris Rauf’s wicket and went on to remind him of the provocative gesture by the Pakistani cricketer during the previous outing between both the teams.
In the ongoing continental tournament, Bumrah has picked up only five wickets in four matches he has played.
While Suryakumar Yadav was fine with batting first in the contest, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka got his wish to field first and put some pressure on the Indian top order.
Bumrah has taken five wickets from four matches in the ongoing Asia Cup so far at an economy rate of 7.33.
Actors Raghav Juyal and Bobby Deol, who were spectating the game, chatted with Sanjana Ganesan during the match.
As BCCI is all set to announce Team India squad for upcoming series on September 24, The Indian Express has claimed that Jasprit Bumrah has confirmed his availability for the assignment against the Windies side.
It is to be noted that Bumrah returned to the T20I setup after last featuring in the T20 World Cup 2024 in USA and West Indies.
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The first two wickets for India were taken by the duo of Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.
Meanwhile, during the optional training, Abhishek Sharma, the top ranked T20I batter was seen at his best as he clobbered some 25-30 sixes.
Jasprit Bumrah’s last T20I tournament was the T20 World Cup 2024, in which he contributed 15 wickets to India’s title win, after playing eight contests.
Rahane highlighted Arshdeep’s ability to hoodwink batters by swinging the ball both ways.
The Pakistan legend played 104 Tests in his career and took 414 wickets, whereas Bumrah has played 48 Tests for India and has 219 scalps at a world record average of 19.82.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was not selected in India’s T20 squad for Asia Cup 2025
It is to be noted that Bumrah hasn’t played a white-ball game for close to a year now. His last outing in the limited-overs format came in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados.
With Jasprit Bumrah getting to pick and choose Test matches to play for India, some of the former cricketers have been quite critical of him and the management.
Notably, Bumrah played only three Tests in the recently-concluded series against England, out which India lost two and drew one.
In a chat with Mid-Day, Azharuddin criticised Bumrah’s approach in the recently-concluded series and said that a player should be geared up to play every game during an assignment he is selected for.
India, the defending champions, have been placed in Group A for the upcoming edition of Asia Cup, alongside Pakistan, UAE and Oman.
Asia Cup 2025 tournament will be played in the T20I format with the Indian cricket team placed in Group A alongside Pakistan.
Dilip Vengsarkar, who was the chief selector of Team India from 2006 to 2008, recently wished that Jasprit Bumrah should have been available for all Tests in England.
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Monty Panesar also suggested that India should play without Jasprit Bumrah in the home Test series, but utilise him in overseas conditions.
What has happened to Siraj and Bumrah for them to be undergoing fitness test ahead of the Asia Cup 2025?
Bumrah was rested in the 2nd and 5th test due to workload management
In the series, Jasprit Bumrah only played three Test matches and picked 14 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls.
Bumrah played only three Test matches in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, where he picked 14 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls.
This approach is said to be driven by Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar signaling a team-first culture.
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Notably, India has been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE and Oman.
Notably, Jasprit Bumrah was set to play only three Tests in the ongoing five-match series against England.
The setbacks in the form of injuries to the fast bowlers of the Indian team has got the team management and BCCI thinking.
Currently, Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at 2-1 is in England’s favour, so a win or draw will secure the series for the hosts, while India must win to avoid a series defeat.
The fifth Test of the five-match series is set to be played from July 31 to August 4 at the Kia Oval in London.
Jasprit Bumrah has already scalped two five-wicket hauls in the series in three appearances, including one at Lord’s in London in the second Test.
In the 33 overs he bowled in the England first innings in the Manchester Test, Bumrah picked up two wickets, conceding 112 runs at an economy of 3.40.
The former England spinner also said Jasprit Bumrah should show up for India in the fourth Test at Old Trafford
There are few players from both the teams who are expected to deliver match-winning performances.
Mohammed Siraj stated that as far as his knowledge on the matter is concerned, Jasprit Bumrah will be taking the field for India in the fourth Test
With the fourth Test just three days away, the Indian team management will have a daunting task on whether to play Bumrah or not.
Anil Kumble said if Jasprit Bumrah doesn’t play and India end up losing the Test, that’s it, the series would be done and dusted
In an interview with RevSportz, the ex-India player said that he believes that the players need to appear in all the matches of the series and there should be no personal preference at all.
Until the third Test, the workload policy was followed, and now it will be interesting to see whether Jasprit Bumrah will feature in India’s playing XI against England in Manchester
The fourth Test match between England and India will be played at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Greater Manchester from July 23 to 27.