Team India firms up plan for Bumrah: One India A match before NZ Tests; ODIs unlikely
Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to feature in India's five-match ODI series against New Zealand as the team management prioritises his red-ball workload. The pace spearhead could play one India A match before joining the Test squad. India's ODI and Test squads are likely to be announced in the next few days.
New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah, India's premier fast bowler, is unlikely to participate in the five ODI series against New Zealand due to the Indian management's desire for him to focus on the red-ball cricket during the tour. Bumrah is completely fit, but the team believes that it's crucial to prioritize the five Test series, which begins on November 19 in Wellington.
Bumrah, who has already begun his preparations for the red-ball cricket in Ahmedabad, is expected to join the India A team before the team departs for New Zealand. He is the leader of the bowling pack, and a fresh, fit Bumrah is the top priority right now. Discussions have taken place with key personnel, and a similar approach is expected for the upcoming Tests against Australia early next year.
The Indian team management aims to keep Bumrah out of inconsequential bilateral matches, focusing on the upcoming WTC instead. The ODI and Test squads are expected to be announced in the coming days as selectors await updates on players like Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, and Rishabh Pant.
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