Bumrah’s absence isn’t official, but his removal hints at injury worries. His Champions Trophy spot is uncertain.
Highlights:
- India will play England in a three-match ODI series.
- Jasprit Bumrah misses ODI series.
- Varun Chakravarthy added to India’s ODI squad.
BCCI announced India’s updated ODI squad for the England series, but Jasprit Bumrah’s name was missing. He was initially included for the three-match series starting February 6 in Nagpur. While the board hasn’t officially confirmed his absence, his exclusion has raised concerns.
After announcing the ODI squad for the England series and the Champions Trophy squad in January, chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated that Bumrah would miss the first two ODIs. He said a medical report would follow after specialists evaluated Bumrah’s back issue.
Bumrah in NCA
Bumrah suffered a back injury during the final Border-Gavaskar Test in Sydney. Mid-match scans kept him from bowling in India’s second innings. Reports say he arrived in Bengaluru on February 3 for evaluation by BCCI medical staff. His Champions Trophy spot is unclear. His Champions Trophy spot is unclear. A report is expected soon.
Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana will lead India’s pace attack against England. Shami, returning after a year due to injury, will be vital for India and aims to be in top form ahead of the Champions Trophy.
