Jaspreet Bumrah will not be participating in the ODI series against England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s updated squad for the England series on Tuesday, and Jaspreet Bumrah is not included. Initially, when the BCCI announced the Indian squad, Jaspreet Bumrah was named in it, but his exclusion has raised questions among fans about his fitness for the upcoming Champions Trophy. If Jasprit Bumrah is not fit for the Champions Trophy, it will be a significant setback for the Indian team led by Rohit Sharma.
Before the Champions Trophy, the Indian team will play a series of 3 ODIs against England, starting from February 6, with the first ODI taking place in Nagpur. However, Jasprit Bumrah’s exit from the series has come as a shock to Team India. It is worth noting that Jasprit Bumrah last played in the ODI format for India during the ODI World Cup 2023. The final match of the tournament was between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, faced defeat. In that match, Jasprit Bumrah bowled 9 overs, dismissing 2 batsmen for 43 runs, with Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith being his victims. Since then, Jaspreet Bumrah has not played in the ODI format for India.
The Indian team’s performance in the upcoming series and the Champions Trophy will be closely watched, especially given Jasprit Bumrah’s absence. Fans are eager to know about his fitness status and whether he will be able to recover in time for the Champions Trophy. The team’s strategy and player selection will be crucial in determining their success in the tournament. As the series against England approaches, the Indian team will need to adjust their plans and find alternative solutions to fill the gap left by Jasprit Bumrah’s absence.