Bumrah faces key fitness test before AFG T20Is as Prince Yadav emerges as backup
With the Afghanistan series and Asian Games on the horizon, the cricket community is keenly waiting for Jasprit Bumrah's fitness reports. Meanwhile, potential backup player Prince Yadav is being considered for the squad. This week, several players will participate in match simulation tests, with the medical team clearing them for practice games. There’s pressure on Bumrah to play a first-class…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is insisting that Jasprit Bumrah play a practice red-ball match before the New Zealand Test series due to concerns over his fitness after a knee injury sustained in November 2025. Bumrah has not played a red-ball match since then due to a knee issue and his involvement in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The BCCI believes that a fast bowler cannot jump straight from T20 simulations into a five-day Test series without risking a complete physical breakdown. In order to avoid putting Bumrah at risk of injury, the selection panel is mapping out an awkward scheduling puzzle, with options including a domestic Ranji Trophy fixture or an India A tour of New Zealand.
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