Rain continues to dampen scheduled cricket between India and New Zealand across formats, with all action on Tuesday abandoned due to persistent downpour. While no cricket could take place between the men’s ODI teams at Seddon Park in Hamilton, rain had its final say in Lincoln, where India A and New Zealand A were playing the third and final unofficial Test. After no play on the third day due to continuous showers, the match was eventually called off on the fourth day, robbing the returning Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah of match practice before the Test series gets underway in Wellington in nine days. &nbsp;Even though the covers came off briefly on the final day, the umpires called the game off at 1 PM local time. The three-match series between India A and New Zealand A finished 0-0, as all three matches ended in draws.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-3rd-odi-hamilton-washed-out-rain-india-lead-2-0-1794295865412">IND vs NZ: Rain washes out 3rd ODI in Hamilton; India retain 2-0 lead in five-match series</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, from India’s point of view, several first-squad Test players featured in this final unofficial Test, including top-order batters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal, keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and seamers Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. &nbsp;Two players fighting for the number three spot, Padikkal and Sudharsan, were among the top run-scorers in this three-match series. While Padikkal finished with 326 runs in three matches, including a game-changing 199 in the series opener in Lincoln, Sudharsan scored two gritty fifties, a valiant 91 in the first game and 88 in India A’s only innings in the drawn third match.&nbsp; &nbsp;Opener Jaiswal is second on the list with 279 runs in five innings, averaging 69.75. The left-hander also slammed a hundred in India A’s second innings in the second match in Christchurch. &nbsp;Gloveman Jurel also shone for India A, scoring a hundred earlier in this series, following up with 71 in this game. Jurel is likely to find a place in India’s XI for the first Test starting November 19, with first-team player Rishabh Pant unlikely to recover in time from a side strain.&nbsp;<h3>Less Game-Time for Indian Quicks</h3>The pacers, Bumrah and Krishna, couldn’t get more overs to prepare for the two-match Test series. While Bumrah, who was rested for the first two matches and was added for only the third match, bowled six overs without picking a wicket, Krishna was among the wickets on day two before rain forced no result. &nbsp;Krishna cleared the mandatory fitness test at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) before flying to New Zealand to link up with the India A squad ahead of the Test series. He bowled five overs and picked up two wickets for 12 runs, reducing New Zealand A to 36 for two in reply to India A’s 464/5 dec in the first innings.&nbsp; &nbsp;The two will lead India’s pace attack in the two Tests.&nbsp;

Rain forces a draw in the 3rd India A vs New Zealand A unofficial Test in Lincoln, denying Jasprit Bumrah vital overs. Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, and Dhruv Jurel shine as Test preparation wraps up.

Rain continues to dampen scheduled cricket between India and New Zealand across formats, with all action on Tuesday abandoned due to persistent downpour. While no cricket could take place between the men’s ODI teams at Seddon Park in Hamilton, rain had its final say in Lincoln, where India A and New Zealand A were playing the third and final unofficial Test. After no play on the third day due to continuous showers, the match was eventually called off on the fourth day, robbing the returning Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah of match practice before the Test series gets underway in Wellington in nine days. Even though the covers came off briefly on the final day, the umpires called the game off at 1 PM local time. The three-match series between India A and New Zealand A finished 0-0, as all three matches ended in draws. Also read| IND vs NZ: Rain washes out 3rd ODI in Hamilton; India retain 2-0 lead in five-match series Meanwhile, from India’s point of view, several first-squad Test players featured in this final unofficial Test, including top-order batters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal, keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and seamers Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Two players fighting for the number three spot, Padikkal and Sudharsan, were among the top run-scorers in this three-match series. While Padikkal finished with 326 runs in three matches, including a game-changing 199 in the series opener in Lincoln, Sudharsan scored two gritty fifties, a valiant 91 in the first game and 88 in India A’s only innings in the drawn third match. Opener Jaiswal is second on the list with 279 runs in five innings, averaging 69.75. The left-hander also slammed a hundred in India A’s second innings in the second match in Christchurch. Gloveman Jurel also shone for India A, scoring a hundred earlier in this series, following up with 71 in this game. Jurel is likely to find a place in India’s XI for the first Test starting November 19, with first-team player Rishabh Pant unlikely to recover in time from a side strain. Less Game-Time for Indian Quicks The pacers, Bumrah and Krishna, couldn’t get more overs to prepare for the two-match Test series. While Bumrah, who was rested for the first two matches and was added for only the third match, bowled six overs without picking a wicket, Krishna was among the wickets on day two before rain forced no result. Krishna cleared the mandatory fitness test at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) before flying to New Zealand to link up with the India A squad ahead of the Test series. He bowled five overs and picked up two wickets for 12 runs, reducing New Zealand A to 36 for two in reply to India A’s 464/5 dec in the first innings. The two will lead India’s pace attack in the two Tests.

Rain forces a draw in the 3rd India A vs New Zealand A unofficial Test in Lincoln, denying Jasprit Bumrah vital overs. Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, and Dhruv Jurel shine as Test preparation wraps up.

IND A vs NZ A: Bumrah denied more overs as rain forces draw in 3rd Unofficial Test

Prasidh Krishna made an immediate impact on return, picking up two wickets on day two after Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel scored fifties in the ongoing third unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln. Earlier, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant hundred (102) in the first innings, with fellow Sai Sudharsan scoring 88. In-form batter Devdutt Padikkal departed early for 15, while returning star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja scored 25. India A declared their first innings at 464 for five. &nbsp;Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah also returned to action for the first time since bowling in the final of the triumphant Asian Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, where India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to defend their gold medal. Bumrah, who bowled six overs for 11 runs without picking up a wicket, shared the new ball with Krishna, who returned with a pair late on the second day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rising-stars-asia-cup-rajat-patidar-withdraws-rinku-singh-named-vice-captain-1794122212808">Rising Stars Asia Cup: Rajat Patidar withdraws, Rinku Singh named vice-captain</a> &nbsp;Krishna first dismissed Rhys Mariu for a duck before accounting for his fellow opener Curtis Heaphy for 19, reducing New Zealand A to 36 for two at one stage. Mukesh Choudhary and Mukesh Kumar bowled three overs between them before stumps were taken, with India A leading by 428 runs.<h3>Tilak, Jurel and Sundar Among Runs</h3>Following a blistering start to the third and final unofficial Test, where the India A openers added 175 for the first wicket, the middle and lower middle order made most of the momentum. Having lost three wickets at stumps on the opening day, the India A batters made merry on day two, with Test regulars Jurel, Jadeja and Sundar among the run-scorers. &nbsp;The surprise element, however, was Tilak Varma – India’s T20I mainstay – who scored an unbeaten 81 off 164 balls, including two sixes and five fours. While Jadeja missed out on his half-century, his fellow spin-bowling all-rounder Sundar completed his fifty in 107 balls, hitting just two fours. &nbsp;For New Zealand A, seamer Zak Gibson picked up two wickets, while Jarrod McKay, Danru Ferns and Cameron Paul returned with a wicket each.

India A dominated Day 2 of the 3rd unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln as Prasidh Krishna struck twice after fifties from Tilak, Sundar, and Jurel.

Prasidh Krishna made an immediate impact on return, picking up two wickets on day two after Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel scored fifties in the ongoing third unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln. Earlier, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant hundred (102) in the first innings, with fellow Sai Sudharsan scoring 88. In-form batter Devdutt Padikkal departed early for 15, while returning star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja scored 25. India A declared their first innings at 464 for five. Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah also returned to action for the first time since bowling in the final of the triumphant Asian Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, where India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to defend their gold medal. Bumrah, who bowled six overs for 11 runs without picking up a wicket, shared the new ball with Krishna, who returned with a pair late on the second day. Also read| Rising Stars Asia Cup: Rajat Patidar withdraws, Rinku Singh named vice-captain Krishna first dismissed Rhys Mariu for a duck before accounting for his fellow opener Curtis Heaphy for 19, reducing New Zealand A to 36 for two at one stage. Mukesh Choudhary and Mukesh Kumar bowled three overs between them before stumps were taken, with India A leading by 428 runs. Tilak, Jurel and Sundar Among Runs Following a blistering start to the third and final unofficial Test, where the India A openers added 175 for the first wicket, the middle and lower middle order made most of the momentum. Having lost three wickets at stumps on the opening day, the India A batters made merry on day two, with Test regulars Jurel, Jadeja and Sundar among the run-scorers. The surprise element, however, was Tilak Varma – India’s T20I mainstay – who scored an unbeaten 81 off 164 balls, including two sixes and five fours. While Jadeja missed out on his half-century, his fellow spin-bowling all-rounder Sundar completed his fifty in 107 balls, hitting just two fours. For New Zealand A, seamer Zak Gibson picked up two wickets, while Jarrod McKay, Danru Ferns and Cameron Paul returned with a wicket each.

India A dominated Day 2 of the 3rd unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln as Prasidh Krishna struck twice after fifties from Tilak, Sundar, and Jurel.

IND A vs NZ A, 3rd Unofficial Test: Tilak, Sundar hit fifties as Prasidh Krishna shines on return

From Mohammed Shami to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 150 wickets in ODIs. This list also includes Ajit Agarkar, Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah

From Mohammed Shami to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 150 wickets in ODIs. This list also includes Ajit Agarkar, Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah

Meet top 5 Indian bowlers fastest to 150 wickets in ODIs

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five Indian pacers with most international wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five Indian pacers with most international wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath

Meet top 5 Indian pacers with most international wickets

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are expected to feature in the third and final warm-up fixture ahead of the two-match Test series against New Zealand. Lincoln will host the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A from November 7 to 10. The two players, currently training at the BCCI’s CoE, could likely play together in the final match, subject to getting fitness clearance from the BCCI’s medical staff. While Pant arrived at the CoE on Friday, Bumrah joined him on Monday. The two are part of the squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand to be played in Wellington (Nov 19-23) and Christchurch (Nov 27 – Dec 1).&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/devdutt-padikkal-199-india-a-vs-new-zealand-a-1st-test-1793019305268">Devdutt Padikkal 199 puts India A ahead by 284; presses claim for Test no. 3 spot</a> &nbsp;Bumrah’s CoE visit is part of the mandatory return-to-play protocols required for all players before they join the squad ahead of any series. Bumrah will fly to New Zealand with the remainder of the Test squad on November 1. The right-arm pacer last featured during the triumphant Asian Games competition in Japan, where India beat arch-rivals Pakistan in the final to defend their gold medal. The selectors rested him for the home white-ball series against the West Indies and New Zealand ODIs and T20Is, but Bumrah reportedly trained in Ahmedabad, where he lives. &nbsp;On the other hand, keeper-batter Pant is recovering from the side strain he suffered during the Irani Cup, where he led the Rest of India to win over Ranji champions Jammu and Kashmir in the first week of October. His injury ruled him out of Delhi’s first-round Ranji game and the first two matches against New Zealand A. &nbsp;Pant was originally named in the squad for the A games, but his injury forced the selectors to name Jharkhand’s Kumar Kushagra as his replacement for the first two games. The wicketkeeper-batter has since linked up with the T20I squad as an injury replacement for Ishan Kishan, who is also ruled out of the 3rd T20I in Wellington with a right adductor strain. &nbsp;Meanwhile, India A sits comfortably in the first unofficial Test with a 284-run lead in the second innings, thanks to a marathon 199 from Devdutt Padikkal. The Indian men’s T20I team is also leading New Zealand 2-0 in the five-match T20I series.

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are set to play for India A in the 3rd unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln following BCCI CoE fitness assessments. 

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are expected to feature in the third and final warm-up fixture ahead of the two-match Test series against New Zealand. Lincoln will host the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A from November 7 to 10. The two players, currently training at the BCCI’s CoE, could likely play together in the final match, subject to getting fitness clearance from the BCCI’s medical staff. While Pant arrived at the CoE on Friday, Bumrah joined him on Monday. The two are part of the squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand to be played in Wellington (Nov 19-23) and Christchurch (Nov 27 – Dec 1). Also read| Devdutt Padikkal 199 puts India A ahead by 284; presses claim for Test no. 3 spot Bumrah’s CoE visit is part of the mandatory return-to-play protocols required for all players before they join the squad ahead of any series. Bumrah will fly to New Zealand with the remainder of the Test squad on November 1. The right-arm pacer last featured during the triumphant Asian Games competition in Japan, where India beat arch-rivals Pakistan in the final to defend their gold medal. The selectors rested him for the home white-ball series against the West Indies and New Zealand ODIs and T20Is, but Bumrah reportedly trained in Ahmedabad, where he lives. On the other hand, keeper-batter Pant is recovering from the side strain he suffered during the Irani Cup, where he led the Rest of India to win over Ranji champions Jammu and Kashmir in the first week of October. His injury ruled him out of Delhi’s first-round Ranji game and the first two matches against New Zealand A. Pant was originally named in the squad for the A games, but his injury forced the selectors to name Jharkhand’s Kumar Kushagra as his replacement for the first two games. The wicketkeeper-batter has since linked up with the T20I squad as an injury replacement for Ishan Kishan, who is also ruled out of the 3rd T20I in Wellington with a right adductor strain. Meanwhile, India A sits comfortably in the first unofficial Test with a 284-run lead in the second innings, thanks to a marathon 199 from Devdutt Padikkal. The Indian men’s T20I team is also leading New Zealand 2-0 in the five-match T20I series.

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are set to play for India A in the 3rd unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln following BCCI CoE fitness assessments.&nbsp;

Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant to feature in final warm-up fixture before New Zealand Tests

From Jasprit Bumrah to Yuzvendra Chahal, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets against New Zealand. This list also includes Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh

From Jasprit Bumrah to Yuzvendra Chahal, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets against New Zealand. This list also includes Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh

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From Jasprit Bumrah to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five active Indian bowlers with most wickets in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

From Jasprit Bumrah to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five active Indian bowlers with most wickets in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Meet top 5 active Indian bowlers with most wickets in ODIs

Former India coach Ravi Shastri shared his thoughts on three seasoned quicks, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah. While Bhuvneshwar's well-earned call-up to the T20I side for the five-match series against New Zealand caught Shastri’s attention, the 1983 World Cup winner backed Shami for an Indian comeback. Shastri also urged Bumrah to manage format workload ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. &nbsp;Bhuvneshwar, 36, returned to the playing XI for the series-decider against the West Indies in the rain-hit 5th T20I for the first time in nearly four years. He will lead the pace attack in New Zealand, with Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav named among the pacers. &nbsp;Elsewhere, Shami, the hero of the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he picked 23 wickets in seven matches, remains sidelined despite Bumrah’s absence from the white-ball squads. A consistent performer in domestic cricket, Shami has not featured for India since helping the Men in Blue win the ICC Champions Trophy in February 2025.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pujara-says-samson-and-vaibhav-cannot-be-in-playing-xi-for-india-on-nz-tour-1792385221695">Pujara says 'Samson and Vaibhav cannot be in Playing XI' for India on NZ tour</a> &nbsp;Speaking on the two Indian pacers, who, under Shastri, peaked across formats, the former coach in a chat with Times of India (TOI) said, “There is no substitute for experience. When you have a bowler of Bhuvneshwar’s quality and experience, it’s a no-brainer. With the form he showed in the IPL and his years with India, he’ll be ideal for New Zealand conditions.” &nbsp;On Shami, Shastri said, “He’s done enough with both red and white balls to be recalled to the Test and ODI sides.”<h2>Bumrah Must Manage Formats</h2>Rested for the 10 white-ball matches, Shastri urged Bumrah and the management to work on his format workload ahead of the showpiece event in Africa next year. Shastri said Bumrah should prioritise Test cricket and feature sporadically in the shorter formats instead. &nbsp;“I don’t think he should play all three formats until the World Cup. He should focus primarily on Test cricket and feature sporadically in ODIs and T20Is. I’d rather preserve him for the two Tests in New Zealand, where he’ll be crucial,” he said. &nbsp;Speaking of the importance of this New Zealand tour, Shastri said, “The entire tour is important. It will give a clear indication of where Indian cricket is heading. Conditions there could also mirror some of what India might face in South Africa during the World Cup.” &nbsp;Meanwhile, India’s tour will get underway with five T20Is starting October 22. The three four-day India ‘A’ matches will begin two days later on October 24, with the ODI and Test squads likely to arrive in New Zealand at the end of this month. The five-match ODI series will start on November 4, while the WTC-bound two Tests will start on November 19.&nbsp;

Ravi Shastri backs Mohammed Shami for an India comeback, praises Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s recall, and advises Jasprit Bumrah to manage his workload ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri shared his thoughts on three seasoned quicks, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah. While Bhuvneshwar's well-earned call-up to the T20I side for the five-match series against New Zealand caught Shastri’s attention, the 1983 World Cup winner backed Shami for an Indian comeback. Shastri also urged Bumrah to manage format workload ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Bhuvneshwar, 36, returned to the playing XI for the series-decider against the West Indies in the rain-hit 5th T20I for the first time in nearly four years. He will lead the pace attack in New Zealand, with Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav named among the pacers. Elsewhere, Shami, the hero of the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he picked 23 wickets in seven matches, remains sidelined despite Bumrah’s absence from the white-ball squads. A consistent performer in domestic cricket, Shami has not featured for India since helping the Men in Blue win the ICC Champions Trophy in February 2025. Also read| Pujara says 'Samson and Vaibhav cannot be in Playing XI' for India on NZ tour Speaking on the two Indian pacers, who, under Shastri, peaked across formats, the former coach in a chat with Times of India (TOI) said, “There is no substitute for experience. When you have a bowler of Bhuvneshwar’s quality and experience, it’s a no-brainer. With the form he showed in the IPL and his years with India, he’ll be ideal for New Zealand conditions.” On Shami, Shastri said, “He’s done enough with both red and white balls to be recalled to the Test and ODI sides.” Bumrah Must Manage Formats Rested for the 10 white-ball matches, Shastri urged Bumrah and the management to work on his format workload ahead of the showpiece event in Africa next year. Shastri said Bumrah should prioritise Test cricket and feature sporadically in the shorter formats instead. “I don’t think he should play all three formats until the World Cup. He should focus primarily on Test cricket and feature sporadically in ODIs and T20Is. I’d rather preserve him for the two Tests in New Zealand, where he’ll be crucial,” he said. Speaking of the importance of this New Zealand tour, Shastri said, “The entire tour is important. It will give a clear indication of where Indian cricket is heading. Conditions there could also mirror some of what India might face in South Africa during the World Cup.” Meanwhile, India’s tour will get underway with five T20Is starting October 22. The three four-day India ‘A’ matches will begin two days later on October 24, with the ODI and Test squads likely to arrive in New Zealand at the end of this month. The five-match ODI series will start on November 4, while the WTC-bound two Tests will start on November 19.

Ravi Shastri backs Mohammed Shami for an India comeback, praises Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s recall, and advises Jasprit Bumrah to manage his workload ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Shastri backs Shami comeback; lauds Bhuvi and warns Bumrah on format workload ahead of World Cup

Former Indian ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hopes for a dream pairing of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah at the 2027 ODI World Cup. Ashwin said that if Bhuvneshwar impresses all on his return to the T20I side after nearly four years, he could well be on that flight to Africa, bowling the first over for India. Social media began buzzing with nostalgia after the Pragyan Ojha-led selection committee picked up the 36-year-old seamer for five T20Is against New Zealand, starting October 22.&nbsp;South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host the 50-over World Cup, which starts on October 2, 2027.&nbsp;“He is going to New Zealand now. I am telling you, if he does well, everyone will immediately say, just take him for the ODI team as well. The selectors will be watching very closely.&nbsp;“If he swings the ball and shows decent fitness, nobody can stop Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar from sitting together on that flight to the World Cup, with Bhuvneshwar bowling the first ball of the World Cup,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bhuvneshwar-kumar-recalled-india-t20i-squad-new-zealand-jurel-captain-india-a-1791303593439">Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled for New Zealand T20Is after 4 years; Dhruv Jurel to lead India ‘A’</a>&nbsp;Reflecting on Bhuvneshwar’s skillset and multi-format capability, Ashwin added that injuries alone hindered the Meerut pacer from reaching even greater heights for the national side.&nbsp;“I am very excited and happy for Bhuvneshwar Kumar because he is a very unassuming guy. And yes, I am once again putting my neck on the line to say this: if he had worked a little harder, if the timing had been right and if he had avoided those injuries, with the skill set he possesses, he could have been a king for India across all formats,” Ashwin said.&nbsp;“Do you want swing? He has swing. If you want it to move one way, he can do that. If you want it to move both ways, he can do that too. And then he has decent pace,” he added.<h3>India Squad for New Zealand T20Is –</h3>Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav

R Ashwin believes a strong comeback in New Zealand could see Bhuvneshwar Kumar partner Jasprit Bumrah for India at the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Former Indian ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hopes for a dream pairing of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah at the 2027 ODI World Cup. Ashwin said that if Bhuvneshwar impresses all on his return to the T20I side after nearly four years, he could well be on that flight to Africa, bowling the first over for India. Social media began buzzing with nostalgia after the Pragyan Ojha-led selection committee picked up the 36-year-old seamer for five T20Is against New Zealand, starting October 22. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host the 50-over World Cup, which starts on October 2, 2027. “He is going to New Zealand now. I am telling you, if he does well, everyone will immediately say, just take him for the ODI team as well. The selectors will be watching very closely. “If he swings the ball and shows decent fitness, nobody can stop Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar from sitting together on that flight to the World Cup, with Bhuvneshwar bowling the first ball of the World Cup,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. Also read| Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled for New Zealand T20Is after 4 years; Dhruv Jurel to lead India ‘A’ Reflecting on Bhuvneshwar’s skillset and multi-format capability, Ashwin added that injuries alone hindered the Meerut pacer from reaching even greater heights for the national side. “I am very excited and happy for Bhuvneshwar Kumar because he is a very unassuming guy. And yes, I am once again putting my neck on the line to say this: if he had worked a little harder, if the timing had been right and if he had avoided those injuries, with the skill set he possesses, he could have been a king for India across all formats,” Ashwin said. “Do you want swing? He has swing. If you want it to move one way, he can do that. If you want it to move both ways, he can do that too. And then he has decent pace,” he added. India Squad for New Zealand T20Is – Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav

R Ashwin believes a strong comeback in New Zealand could see Bhuvneshwar Kumar partner Jasprit Bumrah for India at the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah in India’s World Cup plans? Ashwin weighs in

Former Indian batter and a World Cup winner Suresh Raina expressed delight over Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s surprise recall to India’s T20I side for the first time in nearly four years. Known for his unplayable swing upfront, Bhuvneshwar last featured in a T20I on the New Zealand tour in November 2022, and could be back in the playing XI in the five-match T20I series starting October 22. Raina and Bhuvneshwar were part of the triumphant 2013 Champions Trophy campaign in England and were teammates at Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket.&nbsp;Since his white-ball debut against Pakistan during the 2012/13 series in India, Bhuvneshwar grew from an exciting prospect to India’s premier frontline quick for close to a decade. Taking to his X handle, Raina hailed Bhuvneshwar’s comeback to the Indian Team at 36.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bhuvneshwar-kumar-recalled-india-t20i-squad-new-zealand-jurel-captain-india-a-1791303593439">Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled for New Zealand T20Is after 4 years; Dhruv Jurel to lead India ‘A’</a>&nbsp;“Welcome back, Bhuvi! 🇮🇳💙&nbsp;So happy to see one of India’s finest and most skilful bowlers getting his recognition again. The discipline, hard work and resilience he has shown over the years is truly inspiring.&nbsp;From Uttar Pradesh to the IPL, and now back in the Indian T20 side — this comeback is thoroughly deserved. 👏&nbsp;Keep inspiring,&nbsp;@BhuviOfficial, your journey is a reminder that hard work always finds its way back. 🙌��🇮🇳”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome back, Bhuvi! 🇮🇳💙

So happy to see one of India’s finest and most skillful bowlers getting his recognition again. The discipline, hard work and resilience he has shown over the years is truly inspiring.

From Uttar Pradesh to the IPL, and now back in the Indian T20 side — this comeback is thoroughly deserved. 👏

Keep inspiring, @BhuviOfficial Your journey is a reminder that hard work always finds its way back. 🙌🏽🇮🇳&mdash; Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://x.com/ImRaina/status/2107696432128172126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h3>Bhuvneshwar to lead India’s attack in Bumrah’s absence</h3>Bhuvneshwar’s return to the Indian side wasn’t merely to provide veteran experience with Jasprit Bumrah rested, but was always on the cards following his stellar run in IPL 2026.&nbsp;Representing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Bhuvneshwar returned with 28 wickets in the past edition and helped his team defend their IPL crown. Although he finished second among the highest wicket-takers in IPL 2026, the Meerut pacer has won two Purple Caps thus far – awarded to the season’s highest wicket-taker.<h3>India Squad for New Zealand T20Is –</h3>Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav

Suresh Raina hailed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s "thoroughly deserved" recall to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series after a stellar IPL 2026 campaign with RCB.

Former Indian batter and a World Cup winner Suresh Raina expressed delight over Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s surprise recall to India’s T20I side for the first time in nearly four years. Known for his unplayable swing upfront, Bhuvneshwar last featured in a T20I on the New Zealand tour in November 2022, and could be back in the playing XI in the five-match T20I series starting October 22. Raina and Bhuvneshwar were part of the triumphant 2013 Champions Trophy campaign in England and were teammates at Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket. Since his white-ball debut against Pakistan during the 2012/13 series in India, Bhuvneshwar grew from an exciting prospect to India’s premier frontline quick for close to a decade. Taking to his X handle, Raina hailed Bhuvneshwar’s comeback to the Indian Team at 36. Also read| Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled for New Zealand T20Is after 4 years; Dhruv Jurel to lead India ‘A’ “Welcome back, Bhuvi! 🇮🇳💙 So happy to see one of India’s finest and most skilful bowlers getting his recognition again. The discipline, hard work and resilience he has shown over the years is truly inspiring. From Uttar Pradesh to the IPL, and now back in the Indian T20 side — this comeback is thoroughly deserved. 👏 Keep inspiring, @BhuviOfficial, your journey is a reminder that hard work always finds its way back. 🙌��🇮🇳”

Suresh Raina hailed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s "thoroughly deserved" recall to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series after a stellar IPL 2026 campaign with RCB.

‘From UP to IPL to India Side’: Suresh Raina hails Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s recall for NZ T20Is

India will take on the West Indies in the first of five T20Is on Tuesday (Oct. 6) and the thing to watch will be the bowlers. India have rested ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the series and named Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav in the squad. Bumrah was recently part of the Asian Games 2026, in which India won gold, and is expected to play in the upcoming New Zealand tour next. India bowling coach Morne Morkel, meanwhile, is excited to see how Mayank and Prince - who made their name with pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - take on this opportunity.<h2>Morkel wants bowlers like Prince, Mayank in India team</h2>India are three-time T20 World Cup champions with the last two trophies coming back-to-back in 2024 and 2026. The next T20 World Cup is in 2028 and so is the LA Olympics, which will see cricket for the first time. Morkel, keeping those two trophies in sight, wants Mayank and Prince to learn the trade.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-west-indies-1st-t20i-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-morne-morkel-playing-xi-1791225422811">No guarantee for Sooryavanshi in West Indies T20Is but Morkel backs youngster</a>"They are both young and are still learning their trade," Morkel said while talking to reporters in Lucknow on the eve of the first T20I. "Sometimes the challenge is that you have them for a small window of time and then they go away. Although we keep in touch and stay connected, it is hard to keep your personal touch as a bowling coach on them. Then they come back and we work on a couple of things. That is something we can try in the future to make better. I am excited to see how they go with this opportunity."<h2>How Prince and Mayank have fared in IPL</h2>Mayank first made an impression in IPL 2024 with his raw pace when he hurried the best of the batters. The pacer, however, has been plagued by injuries so far but has returned in better fitness, as was evident in the June T20Is against Zimbabwe earlier this year. He has even developed a slower ball, which was on show in IPL 2026 when he foxed Rohit Sharma.Prince, on the other hand, rose to fame with his ability to swing the ball both ways. He can also surprise batters with a short ball and a laser-guided yorker. His nip-backer to dismiss Virat Kohli in IPL 2026 also established his wicket-taking capabilities.

With Jasprit Bumrah rested, India will test young pacers Mayank and Prince Yadav against the West Indies in the T20I series as coach Morne Morkel prepares the team for future major tournaments.

India will take on the West Indies in the first of five T20Is on Tuesday (Oct. 6) and the thing to watch will be the bowlers. India have rested ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the series and named Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav in the squad. Bumrah was recently part of the Asian Games 2026, in which India won gold, and is expected to play in the upcoming New Zealand tour next. India bowling coach Morne Morkel, meanwhile, is excited to see how Mayank and Prince - who made their name with pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - take on this opportunity. Morkel wants bowlers like Prince, Mayank in India team India are three-time T20 World Cup champions with the last two trophies coming back-to-back in 2024 and 2026. The next T20 World Cup is in 2028 and so is the LA Olympics, which will see cricket for the first time. Morkel, keeping those two trophies in sight, wants Mayank and Prince to learn the trade. Also Read - No guarantee for Sooryavanshi in West Indies T20Is but Morkel backs youngster "They are both young and are still learning their trade," Morkel said while talking to reporters in Lucknow on the eve of the first T20I. "Sometimes the challenge is that you have them for a small window of time and then they go away. Although we keep in touch and stay connected, it is hard to keep your personal touch as a bowling coach on them. Then they come back and we work on a couple of things. That is something we can try in the future to make better. I am excited to see how they go with this opportunity." How Prince and Mayank have fared in IPL Mayank first made an impression in IPL 2024 with his raw pace when he hurried the best of the batters. The pacer, however, has been plagued by injuries so far but has returned in better fitness, as was evident in the June T20Is against Zimbabwe earlier this year. He has even developed a slower ball, which was on show in IPL 2026 when he foxed Rohit Sharma. Prince, on the other hand, rose to fame with his ability to swing the ball both ways. He can also surprise batters with a short ball and a laser-guided yorker. His nip-backer to dismiss Virat Kohli in IPL 2026 also established his wicket-taking capabilities.

With Jasprit Bumrah rested, India will test young pacers Mayank and Prince Yadav against the West Indies in the T20I series as coach Morne Morkel prepares the team for future major tournaments.

IND vs WI: India bowling coach Morkel 'excited to see' how Prince, Mayank step up in Bumrah's absence

Abhishek Sharma climbed one place to the second spot in the updated T20I rankings for batters following blistering starts in two contested T20Is against Afghanistan in the ongoing series. While he scored a match-winning 82 during the run chase in the series opener in Delhi, he set the stage for a successful chase in the next match with his attacking 39 at the top. India won both matches and clinched the three-match series 2-0. Sharma replaced Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, who slipped to third in the rankings, with Ishan Kishan ruling at the top with 913 rating points.&nbsp;England Test quick Ollie Robinson, who bagged 21 wickets in three Tests against Pakistan at home, attained his career-best ranking of No. 3. His fellow seamer Josh Tongue, who picked up 19 wickets across six innings against Pakistan, jumped two places to No. 11 – his best Test ranking thus far.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Abhishek’s opening partner Sanju Samson also made gains after his quickfire 57 against Afghanistan in the second T20I on Tuesday, rising four places to No. 30 in the updated rankings for the batters.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2027-auction-returns-to-india-wpl-2027-auction-date-kochi-1789556564684">India to host IPL 2027 auction; WPL 2027 auction set for late October in Kochi</a>&nbsp;Among the T20I bowlers, Varun Chakaravarthy, who returned with figures of 1/16 in the first T20I before getting ruled out of the series with a side strain, moved up two places to No. 5. Ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, who returned to the T20I team for the first time since the T20 World Cup triumph in March 2026, returned to the top 10, jumping seven places. Arshdeep Singh, India’s leading T20I wicket-taker, gained a significant rise, climbing 11 places to No. 14, with Axar Patel rising six spots to No. 27.&nbsp;Afghanistan all-rounders Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai also jumped places in the all-rounders’ category following a gritty showing with both bat and ball in the first two T20Is against India. Omarzai jumped two places to No. 5, and Nabi climbed up one spot to No. 8.<h2>Test Rankings: Robinson Hits Career-High</h2>While the English quick enjoyed his most successful series with the ball against Pakistan, he also jumped 11 places to No. 13 in the Test all-rounders category following his exploits with the bat in the final Test in Birmingham, where he scored a fifty.&nbsp;Among the Test batters, Pakistan captain Babar Azam rose two spots to No. 13, seasoned batter Shan Masood climbed four spots to No. 37 and England keeper-batter Jamie Smith moved three spots to No. 20.

Abhishek Sharma climbs to No. 2 in the latest ICC T20I Batting Rankings. Meanwhile, England's Ollie Robinson jumps to a career-best 3rd in Test bowling. Get all the ICC ranking updates here. 

Abhishek Sharma climbed one place to the second spot in the updated T20I rankings for batters following blistering starts in two contested T20Is against Afghanistan in the ongoing series. While he scored a match-winning 82 during the run chase in the series opener in Delhi, he set the stage for a successful chase in the next match with his attacking 39 at the top. India won both matches and clinched the three-match series 2-0. Sharma replaced Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, who slipped to third in the rankings, with Ishan Kishan ruling at the top with 913 rating points. England Test quick Ollie Robinson, who bagged 21 wickets in three Tests against Pakistan at home, attained his career-best ranking of No. 3. His fellow seamer Josh Tongue, who picked up 19 wickets across six innings against Pakistan, jumped two places to No. 11 – his best Test ranking thus far. Meanwhile, Abhishek’s opening partner Sanju Samson also made gains after his quickfire 57 against Afghanistan in the second T20I on Tuesday, rising four places to No. 30 in the updated rankings for the batters. Also read| India to host IPL 2027 auction; WPL 2027 auction set for late October in Kochi Among the T20I bowlers, Varun Chakaravarthy, who returned with figures of 1/16 in the first T20I before getting ruled out of the series with a side strain, moved up two places to No. 5. Ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, who returned to the T20I team for the first time since the T20 World Cup triumph in March 2026, returned to the top 10, jumping seven places. Arshdeep Singh, India’s leading T20I wicket-taker, gained a significant rise, climbing 11 places to No. 14, with Axar Patel rising six spots to No. 27. Afghanistan all-rounders Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai also jumped places in the all-rounders’ category following a gritty showing with both bat and ball in the first two T20Is against India. Omarzai jumped two places to No. 5, and Nabi climbed up one spot to No. 8. Test Rankings: Robinson Hits Career-High While the English quick enjoyed his most successful series with the ball against Pakistan, he also jumped 11 places to No. 13 in the Test all-rounders category following his exploits with the bat in the final Test in Birmingham, where he scored a fifty. Among the Test batters, Pakistan captain Babar Azam rose two spots to No. 13, seasoned batter Shan Masood climbed four spots to No. 37 and England keeper-batter Jamie Smith moved three spots to No. 20.

Abhishek Sharma climbs to No. 2 in the latest ICC T20I Batting Rankings. Meanwhile, England's Ollie Robinson jumps to a career-best 3rd in Test bowling. Get all the ICC ranking updates here.&nbsp;

Abhishek Sharma rises to No. 2 in T20Is; ENG’s Robinson 3rd after record Pakistan Tests

Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the India squad for the three-match Afghanistan T20Is starting September 13 in Delhi. The BCCI selection committee also recalled all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana for the upcoming series. Bumrah’s selection, however, remains subject to getting fitness clearance from BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). While Sanju Samson, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh return to the 15-man squad after being rested for the Zimbabwe T20Is, Hardik Pandya misses out.<h3>India’s T20I squad for Afghanistan Series –</h3>Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy*, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar*, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah*, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana* &nbsp;*Subject to fitness clearance &nbsp;Varun Chakravarthy, who hurt his hamstring midway through the England T20Is and missed the subsequent Zimbabwe series, has also returned to the T20I squad. Among those left out were Rinku Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Ashok Sharma, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav and Yash Thakur. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Bumrah featured in the first two ODIs against England before getting ruled out of the third One-Dayer and the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. He suffered a recurrence of an injury in his left knee – an issue he has been nursing since the T20 World Cup. Rana and Sundar also suffered hamstring injuries on the England tour, while Reddy tore his quadriceps during the home three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/east-zone-beat-central-zone-duleep-trophy-final-mukesh-shami-sooryavanshi-1788263366686">Mukesh, Sooryavanshi &amp; Shami fire East Zone past Central Zone into Duleep Trophy final</a> &nbsp;On the other hand, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has also retained his place in the T20I side, with India playing two specialist keepers in Samson and Ishan Kishan. Shivam Dube and Tilak Varma will handle middle and lower-order duties. In the spin bowling department, India picked Varun and Ravi Bishnoi as frontline spinners, leaving out Kuldeep Yadav.&nbsp; &nbsp;India will play Afghanistan in Delhi on September 13, 15 and 17. Though the matches are being played in India, Afghanistan are the official hosts of this series.

Jasprit Bumrah returns to India's T20I squad alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar for the three-match series against Afghanistan in Delhi. Read the full squad details. 

Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the India squad for the three-match Afghanistan T20Is starting September 13 in Delhi. The BCCI selection committee also recalled all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana for the upcoming series. Bumrah’s selection, however, remains subject to getting fitness clearance from BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). While Sanju Samson, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh return to the 15-man squad after being rested for the Zimbabwe T20Is, Hardik Pandya misses out. India’s T20I squad for Afghanistan Series – Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy*, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar*, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah*, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana* *Subject to fitness clearance Varun Chakravarthy, who hurt his hamstring midway through the England T20Is and missed the subsequent Zimbabwe series, has also returned to the T20I squad. Among those left out were Rinku Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Ashok Sharma, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav and Yash Thakur. Meanwhile, Bumrah featured in the first two ODIs against England before getting ruled out of the third One-Dayer and the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. He suffered a recurrence of an injury in his left knee – an issue he has been nursing since the T20 World Cup. Rana and Sundar also suffered hamstring injuries on the England tour, while Reddy tore his quadriceps during the home three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Also read| Mukesh, Sooryavanshi & Shami fire East Zone past Central Zone into Duleep Trophy final On the other hand, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has also retained his place in the T20I side, with India playing two specialist keepers in Samson and Ishan Kishan. Shivam Dube and Tilak Varma will handle middle and lower-order duties. In the spin bowling department, India picked Varun and Ravi Bishnoi as frontline spinners, leaving out Kuldeep Yadav. India will play Afghanistan in Delhi on September 13, 15 and 17. Though the matches are being played in India, Afghanistan are the official hosts of this series.

Jasprit Bumrah returns to India's T20I squad alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar for the three-match series against Afghanistan in Delhi. Read the full squad details.&nbsp;

Jasprit Bumrah returns for Afghanistan T20Is; Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar recalled

From Ravindra Jadeja to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 150 Test wickets. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Erapalli Prasanna and Anil Kumble

From Ravindra Jadeja to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 150 Test wickets. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Erapalli Prasanna and Anil Kumble

Meet top 5 Indian bowlers fastest to 150 Test wickets

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Siraj, here's a look at the top five active Indian bowlers with most wickets in Test cricket. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Siraj, here's a look at the top five active Indian bowlers with most wickets in Test cricket. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav

Meet top 5 active Indian bowlers with most Test wickets, check who tops list

Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has put the blame for Jasprit Bumrah's recurring injuries on the captain and the coach. The statement comes amid injuries to multiple Indian players including Bumrah, who has been suffering from a knee niggle since T20 World Cup earlier this year. Bumrah was late into the IPL 2026 for Mumbai Indians and then took rest but an impact injury during recently-concluded ODI series against England again put him out of the crucial two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Along with Bumrha, Nitish Reddy, Akash Deep, Sai Sudharsan, and Washington Sundar are also out injured.<h2>Badrinath puts Bumrah's injury blame on captain and coach</h2>"I don’t know who made the decision (to pick Bumrah in the SL Test squad). The Centre of Excellance (CoE) will not make the selection, right? They will just say he is in this state and can play these matches and his body is in this state. But I think the captain, coach, and selectors are taking the decision. CoE only passes the information. They are not selectors,” Badrinath said on his YouTube channel."I don’t have an immediate answer to the root cause of so many injuries. It is important to see what kind of injuries these are. At high-level professional sport, injuries are common. Sai Sudharsan got hit by a ball, with Bumah, it is a chronic injury because of being overused and fitness is not Sundar’s forte, he is injury-prone. His fitness needs a lot of work. Management and monitoring is very important. Injuries are bound to happen and you cannot control it," he added.<h2>Who leads India's attack in Sri Lanka?</h2>In Bumrah's absence, Mohammed Siraj leads India's pace bowling attack along with Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar. Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has also been included in the squad and would be the first player from his state to play for India if he makes his debut. The two-Test series against Sri Lanka starts on August 15 with second Test scheduled from August 23.

Subramaniam Badrinath blamed India’s captain, coach and selectors for Jasprit Bumrah’s recurring injury issues, stressing better workload management. Mohammed Siraj will lead India’s attack against Sri Lanka.

Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has put the blame for Jasprit Bumrah's recurring injuries on the captain and the coach. The statement comes amid injuries to multiple Indian players including Bumrah, who has been suffering from a knee niggle since T20 World Cup earlier this year. Bumrah was late into the IPL 2026 for Mumbai Indians and then took rest but an impact injury during recently-concluded ODI series against England again put him out of the crucial two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Along with Bumrha, Nitish Reddy, Akash Deep, Sai Sudharsan, and Washington Sundar are also out injured. Badrinath puts Bumrah's injury blame on captain and coach "I don’t know who made the decision (to pick Bumrah in the SL Test squad). The Centre of Excellance (CoE) will not make the selection, right? They will just say he is in this state and can play these matches and his body is in this state. But I think the captain, coach, and selectors are taking the decision. CoE only passes the information. They are not selectors,” Badrinath said on his YouTube channel. "I don’t have an immediate answer to the root cause of so many injuries. It is important to see what kind of injuries these are. At high-level professional sport, injuries are common. Sai Sudharsan got hit by a ball, with Bumah, it is a chronic injury because of being overused and fitness is not Sundar’s forte, he is injury-prone. His fitness needs a lot of work. Management and monitoring is very important. Injuries are bound to happen and you cannot control it," he added. Who leads India's attack in Sri Lanka? In Bumrah's absence, Mohammed Siraj leads India's pace bowling attack along with Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar. Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has also been included in the squad and would be the first player from his state to play for India if he makes his debut. The two-Test series against Sri Lanka starts on August 15 with second Test scheduled from August 23.

Subramaniam Badrinath blamed India’s captain, coach and selectors for Jasprit Bumrah’s recurring injury issues, stressing better workload management. Mohammed Siraj will lead India’s attack against Sri Lanka.

'Injuries are bound to happen': Ex-batter Badrinath opines on series of injuries to India players

Indian cricket team is currently going through a spate of injuries with the latest one being Jasprit Bumrah, who recently withdrew from upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Before him, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy had suffered injuries with B Sai Sudharsan in the squad subject to fitness. In the recent times, it has been observed that players are suffering from injuries more often despite the fitness being focused upon more than ever. The BCCI is also planning to bring more fitness standards to ensure the players remain injury free but the question remains - what is causing the injuries?Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-asia-cup-2026-schedule-announced-india-vs-pakistan-on-sep-5-1786030626541">Women's Asia Cup 2026 schedule announced, India vs Pakistan on Sep 5</a>WION spoke to sports strength and conditioning coach Jivesh Bali, who also played cricket for Punjab, about the injuries plaguing the Indian cricket and he pointed out less recovery time as the main reason for the injuries. Jivesh has experience working with athletes in events like Nepal Premier League, World Legends Pro T20 League, and is a certified cricket strength and conditioning training specialist.“If we talk about the injuries, there's nothing to talk about the fitness levels rather than it's about the recovery management. In India, the athletes are suffering from this work overload. The athletes nowadays are being over-trained by the coaches you can say or by the management or by the federation so the recovery is one thing that is the main issue in re-occurring those injuries which athletes are going through.”Bali also spoke about Jasprit Bumrah's case in particular to explain the workload being experienced by the players and said: "Bumrah was continuously playing all three formats, i.e., Test match, ODIs, T20Is before his first injury happened. And because of his packed schedule, there is no time between all those high intensity cricket formats, leaving him no time for the recovery."A single player being pushed to all the three formats leaves little time for recovery and there is so much load on the muscles, joints, complete body that it needs time to recover. And, there is no time for that hence athletes are going through the injuries."There is not a question about their fitness levels or the sports science because India has the world's top notch sports science setups now. The question is the recovery management - 'Are you giving them the proper duration to recover themselves from the high intensity cricket?' Whether it is 5-day, red ball cricket or the white ball cricket."<h2>The BCCI is planning to include the 2K test and they already have the Bronco test. What is the difference if you could talk us about it?</h2>If we talk about Bronco test, there was a drill earlier athletes used to do that was the shuttle run in which there is the distance between 40 meters and 80 meters and then you have to basically run high intensity. The athletes then change direction and have to run back to the cones and then again to the another level so basically this mimics the movements in cricket, such as running between the wicket.The same is being mimicked in the Bronco test in which one has to run between the wickets to and fro. You have to be agile enough to quickly change the direction and then come forward, come back to that position. Basically Bronco test is targeting the high intensity aerobic thing. As for 2K, it is for enhancing cardiovascular conditioning. It helps to get a better resting heart rate, which helps during the match.Bronco test is always a little bit a step higher than the 2k test for pacers, batters, fielders and for the spinners. I'll say both the tests, Bronco and 2K, are more or less equal.<h2>You think that BCCI introducing these standardized Bronco test and 2K fitness test will help reduce the injuries?</h2>These tests are working on the certain physical parameter that is the aerobic endurance and the high intensity. So to work on the injuries, they need to work on many other things like - a specific reason of why the athletes are getting injuries much more often.I was doing that research and realized that athletes are not working on their biomechanics - Just giving you an example, in case of an injury, the athlete goes to the physiotherapist, or to the doctor to get the injury treated.The other perspective which the athletes should be working on is - the prehab part. You know the rehab part, once the injury is done, then there is a rehab. The second perspective which is now booming nowadays is the prehab part to avoid the further more injury happening.For prehab - first is the regular testing of the athletes which includes workload monitoring of the athletes so the management is aware of any potential injuries in future.As for poor biomechanics, if a bowler is getting a recurring knee injuries if could be because of the wrong way of landing the front leg, hip rotation timing, or front foot striking.These all issues need to be monitored on a regular basis to prevent, for example, the knee injury I've talked about. That's the one part you can prevent the knee injuries. Plus, the calendar, the schedule of the BCCI is very much hectic for the athletes.If a single player is playing all the three formats and you are presenting your country at an international level, so it's always high intensity cricket. Then there is domestic cricket as well, then there is IPL as well which leaves no time of recovering.They should be getting the pool of athletes, pool of players who are specialized in the different formats. Whether it is five-day cricket or white-ball, they should be have a different 15 altogether, different 15 for the test cricket, for T20 different 15 and for the ODI cricket different 15.And plus one more thing, the body is not adapting to the like weather changes. The Indian team travels a lot whether it is in India or outside India as well. The body is not acclimatizing to the weather or the nutrition outside. It has to be taken in care of like the nutrition, the recovery management, the neuromuscular fatigue as well - Athletes need to be focusing on that as well and the sports science professionals also.The BCCI has to think about this thing first that they need not to force any player or should not involve every player to play all the three formats. This is one thing which can solve the injury part to some extent.<h2>Also, you have worked with players across the globe of all age groups. How do foreign players or foreign cricket nations assess their players' fitness and what lessons do you think BCCI can take from them?</h2>The athletes in the foreign countries know what they are training for, the purpose for their training. In India, we can say the athletes are just in sport specific training, they are mimicking the movements, but the actual science says if you want to do the sport specific thing, you can only train the physical parameters. One has to work on the physical parameters.If you are doing drills like mimicking the movements of the sport then it is just a waste of time. Instead of that, you should be focusing on the force development, energy transfer from lower body to upper body, your rotational skills, and your anti-rotational stability.All these efforts need to be trained not just the movements. You have to train the physical parameters, agility, reflexes, force development, energy transfers, speed, and power. These are the physical parameters which I like feel like the players in the different countries are working on rather than focusing on any of the other fancy drills.Also, their (foreign countries) recovery prospect is top notch. The performance is basically hard work minus your fatigue. In India, the places I have worked, I have worked with seven different including wrestlers, boxers, cyclists, track and field athletes, the cricketers as well, most of the athletes are over-training at their age.And, the injuries are also reoccurring because the competition in India is that much high that a single player wants to play as soon as possible or as soon as he completes his fitness test. Once the fitness test is cleared, you have the green signal, but those tissues need proper recovery as well and joints, tissues need to be progressively overloaded.It's not that you have gone through the injury, you have done the rehab part, you are back to sport and you are ready to play high intensity cricket. It takes time for these things.

In the recent times, it has been observed that players are suffering from injuries more often despite the fitness being focused open more than ever. The BCCI is also planning to bring more fitness standards to ensure the players remain injury free but the question remains - what is causing the injuries?

Indian cricket team is currently going through a spate of injuries with the latest one being Jasprit Bumrah, who recently withdrew from upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Before him, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy had suffered injuries with B Sai Sudharsan in the squad subject to fitness. In the recent times, it has been observed that players are suffering from injuries more often despite the fitness being focused upon more than ever. The BCCI is also planning to bring more fitness standards to ensure the players remain injury free but the question remains - what is causing the injuries? Also Read - Women's Asia Cup 2026 schedule announced, India vs Pakistan on Sep 5 WION spoke to sports strength and conditioning coach Jivesh Bali, who also played cricket for Punjab, about the injuries plaguing the Indian cricket and he pointed out less recovery time as the main reason for the injuries. Jivesh has experience working with athletes in events like Nepal Premier League, World Legends Pro T20 League, and is a certified cricket strength and conditioning training specialist. “If we talk about the injuries, there's nothing to talk about the fitness levels rather than it's about the recovery management. In India, the athletes are suffering from this work overload. The athletes nowadays are being over-trained by the coaches you can say or by the management or by the federation so the recovery is one thing that is the main issue in re-occurring those injuries which athletes are going through.” Bali also spoke about Jasprit Bumrah's case in particular to explain the workload being experienced by the players and said: "Bumrah was continuously playing all three formats, i.e., Test match, ODIs, T20Is before his first injury happened. And because of his packed schedule, there is no time between all those high intensity cricket formats, leaving him no time for the recovery. "A single player being pushed to all the three formats leaves little time for recovery and there is so much load on the muscles, joints, complete body that it needs time to recover. And, there is no time for that hence athletes are going through the injuries. "There is not a question about their fitness levels or the sports science because India has the world's top notch sports science setups now. The question is the recovery management - 'Are you giving them the proper duration to recover themselves from the high intensity cricket?' Whether it is 5-day, red ball cricket or the white ball cricket." The BCCI is planning to include the 2K test and they already have the Bronco test. What is the difference if you could talk us about it? If we talk about Bronco test, there was a drill earlier athletes used to do that was the shuttle run in which there is the distance between 40 meters and 80 meters and then you have to basically run high intensity. The athletes then change direction and have to run back to the cones and then again to the another level so basically this mimics the movements in cricket, such as running between the wicket. The same is being mimicked in the Bronco test in which one has to run between the wickets to and fro. You have to be agile enough to quickly change the direction and then come forward, come back to that position. Basically Bronco test is targeting the high intensity aerobic thing. As for 2K, it is for enhancing cardiovascular conditioning. It helps to get a better resting heart rate, which helps during the match. Bronco test is always a little bit a step higher than the 2k test for pacers, batters, fielders and for the spinners. I'll say both the tests, Bronco and 2K, are more or less equal. You think that BCCI introducing these standardized Bronco test and 2K fitness test will help reduce the injuries? These tests are working on the certain physical parameter that is the aerobic endurance and the high intensity. So to work on the injuries, they need to work on many other things like - a specific reason of why the athletes are getting injuries much more often. I was doing that research and realized that athletes are not working on their biomechanics - Just giving you an example, in case of an injury, the athlete goes to the physiotherapist, or to the doctor to get the injury treated. The other perspective which the athletes should be working on is - the prehab part. You know the rehab part, once the injury is done, then there is a rehab. The second perspective which is now booming nowadays is the prehab part to avoid the further more injury happening. For prehab - first is the regular testing of the athletes which includes workload monitoring of the athletes so the management is aware of any potential injuries in future. As for poor biomechanics, if a bowler is getting a recurring knee injuries if could be because of the wrong way of landing the front leg, hip rotation timing, or front foot striking. These all issues need to be monitored on a regular basis to prevent, for example, the knee injury I've talked about. That's the one part you can prevent the knee injuries. Plus, the calendar, the schedule of the BCCI is very much hectic for the athletes. If a single player is playing all the three formats and you are presenting your country at an international level, so it's always high intensity cricket. Then there is domestic cricket as well, then there is IPL as well which leaves no time of recovering. They should be getting the pool of athletes, pool of players who are specialized in the different formats. Whether it is five-day cricket or white-ball, they should be have a different 15 altogether, different 15 for the test cricket, for T20 different 15 and for the ODI cricket different 15. And plus one more thing, the body is not adapting to the like weather changes. The Indian team travels a lot whether it is in India or outside India as well. The body is not acclimatizing to the weather or the nutrition outside. It has to be taken in care of like the nutrition, the recovery management, the neuromuscular fatigue as well - Athletes need to be focusing on that as well and the sports science professionals also. The BCCI has to think about this thing first that they need not to force any player or should not involve every player to play all the three formats. This is one thing which can solve the injury part to some extent. Also, you have worked with players across the globe of all age groups. How do foreign players or foreign cricket nations assess their players' fitness and what lessons do you think BCCI can take from them? The athletes in the foreign countries know what they are training for, the purpose for their training. In India, we can say the athletes are just in sport specific training, they are mimicking the movements, but the actual science says if you want to do the sport specific thing, you can only train the physical parameters. One has to work on the physical parameters. If you are doing drills like mimicking the movements of the sport then it is just a waste of time. Instead of that, you should be focusing on the force development, energy transfer from lower body to upper body, your rotational skills, and your anti-rotational stability. All these efforts need to be trained not just the movements. You have to train the physical parameters, agility, reflexes, force development, energy transfers, speed, and power. These are the physical parameters which I like feel like the players in the different countries are working on rather than focusing on any of the other fancy drills. Also, their (foreign countries) recovery prospect is top notch. The performance is basically hard work minus your fatigue. In India, the places I have worked, I have worked with seven different including wrestlers, boxers, cyclists, track and field athletes, the cricketers as well, most of the athletes are over-training at their age. And, the injuries are also reoccurring because the competition in India is that much high that a single player wants to play as soon as possible or as soon as he completes his fitness test. Once the fitness test is cleared, you have the green signal, but those tissues need proper recovery as well and joints, tissues need to be progressively overloaded. It's not that you have gone through the injury, you have done the rehab part, you are back to sport and you are ready to play high intensity cricket. It takes time for these things.

In the recent times, it has been observed that players are suffering from injuries more often despite the fitness being focused open more than ever. The BCCI is also planning to bring more fitness standards to ensure the players remain injury free but the question remains - what is causing the injuries?

'Recovery management and no prehab': Strength and conditioning expert shares reason behind injuries in Indian cricket

India have called up Auqib Nabi, 29-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, as replacement of Jasprit Bumrah in India's Test squad of Sri Lanka. Bumrah was initially named in the squad with his availablity depending on the fitness before being withdrawn from the side. Bumrah is going through a knee niggle which he picked in the second ODI against England last month. Nabi, meanwhile, has risen through the ranks in the recent time based on his performance in the Ranji Trophy last season where he took 60 wickets in 17 innings, helping the team win maiden title.<h2>What is happeneing to Bumrah?</h2>Bumrah picked up a left knee injury during India's ODI series against England last month in the second of third match at Cardiff. The latest injury is an extension to the issue Bumrah had faced at T20 World Cup earlier this year.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-saransh-jain-why-india-select-33-year-old-all-rounder-for-sri-lanka-tests-1785230136484">Meet Saransh Jain - Why India select 33-year-old all-rounder for Sri Lanka Tests</a>Bumrah was named in the squad, subject to fitness, but was ruled out on Monday (Aug 3) after he did not travel to Sri Lanka with the rest of the squad.<h2>Nabi gets closer to making history</h2>Nabi has been one of the most standout bowlers in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons - taking 104 wickets including 60 in the last one. His performance also earned him a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction where he was picked up by Delhi Capitals. Shall Nabi makes his debut on the Test tour, he'll be the first Test cricketer to have played for India.The two-Test series starts August 15 and the second match starts August 23. Before that, India play a three-day tour match from Augusts 7-10.<h2>India squad for Sri Lanka Tests</h2>Shubman Gill (capt), KL Rahul (vice-capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), B Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain

Nabi has been one of the most standout bowlers in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons - taking 104 wickets including 60 in the last one. The two-Test series starts August 15 and the second match starts August 23. Before that, India play a three-day tour match from Augusts 7-10.

India have called up Auqib Nabi, 29-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, as replacement of Jasprit Bumrah in India's Test squad of Sri Lanka. Bumrah was initially named in the squad with his availablity depending on the fitness before being withdrawn from the side. Bumrah is going through a knee niggle which he picked in the second ODI against England last month. Nabi, meanwhile, has risen through the ranks in the recent time based on his performance in the Ranji Trophy last season where he took 60 wickets in 17 innings, helping the team win maiden title. What is happeneing to Bumrah? Bumrah picked up a left knee injury during India's ODI series against England last month in the second of third match at Cardiff. The latest injury is an extension to the issue Bumrah had faced at T20 World Cup earlier this year. Also Read - Meet Saransh Jain - Why India select 33-year-old all-rounder for Sri Lanka Tests Bumrah was named in the squad, subject to fitness, but was ruled out on Monday (Aug 3) after he did not travel to Sri Lanka with the rest of the squad. Nabi gets closer to making history Nabi has been one of the most standout bowlers in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons - taking 104 wickets including 60 in the last one. His performance also earned him a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction where he was picked up by Delhi Capitals. Shall Nabi makes his debut on the Test tour, he'll be the first Test cricketer to have played for India. The two-Test series starts August 15 and the second match starts August 23. Before that, India play a three-day tour match from Augusts 7-10. India squad for Sri Lanka Tests Shubman Gill (capt), KL Rahul (vice-capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), B Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain

Nabi has been one of the most standout bowlers in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons - taking 104 wickets including 60 in the last one. The two-Test series starts August 15 and the second match starts August 23. Before that, India play a three-day tour match from Augusts 7-10.

IND vs SL: Auqib Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah for upcoming Test series

From Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026. This list also includes Matt Henry, Mitchell Starc and Marco Jansen

From Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026. This list also includes Matt Henry, Mitchell Starc and Marco Jansen

Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top

India received a major boost ahead of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka after pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was declared fit to play both the matches. According to PTI, the fast bowler has been cleared by the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru after recovering from the impact injury he sustained during the ODI series against England. The 32-year-old &nbsp;had missed the third ODI at Lord's after picking up the injury and was included in India's Test squad subject to clearing his fitness assessment. His availability comes as a timely relief for a side already dealing with multiple injury concerns ahead of the two-Test series beginning in Galle on Aug 15.&nbsp;"Jasprit Bumrah has recovered from his impact injury. He has cleared the fitness Tests mandated by the COE. Hopefully he will be available for both games as he is integral to the team's plans," a senior BCCI official told PTI on condition of anonymity.<h3>Big boost for India</h3>Bumrah's return significantly strengthens India's pace attack at a crucial stage of the World Test Championship cycle. Led by Shubman Gill, India currently sit fifth in the WTC standings, one place above Sri Lanka and need victories to stay in the race for a place in the 2027 final.&nbsp;The visitors need to win seven of their remaining nine Tests to remain in contention, making a 2-0 series victory in Sri Lanka particularly important before a challenging away assignment in New Zealand later this year.&nbsp;India's preparations have been affected by a string of injuries, as Harshit Rana has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Nitish Reddy is recovering from a quadriceps issue. Washington Sundar will miss the opening Test because of a hamstring injury, forcing selectors to call up off-spin all-rounder Saransh Jain after his impressive domestic performances and India A stint.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2026-day-9-asmita-harsh-win-gold-neeraj-claims-silver-tejaswini-makes-history-1785554253717">CWG 2026 Day 9: Asmita, Harsh win gold, Neeraj claims silver, Tejaswini makes history</a>&nbsp;Fast bowler Akash Deep also remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from stress reactions in his back.&nbsp;Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja return to the Test setup after being rested for India's one-off Test against Afghanistan in June, a match that did not count towards the WTC.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-2026-day-10-india-s-full-schedule-medal-events-and-match-timings-1785552760720">CWG 2026 Day 10: India's full schedule, medal events and match timings</a>&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar complete the pace unit, with Brar earning his maiden Test call-up after a 10-wicket haul for India A against Sri Lanka A in Galle.&nbsp;The first Test will be played in Galle from Aug 15, followed by the second in Colombo from Aug 23. India have fond memories of their last Test tour to Sri Lanka, having completed a 3-0 whitewash in 2017.&nbsp;With Bumrah now fully fit and back to lead the bowling attack, India will hope to begin an important stretch of their WTC campaign on a winning note despite the absence of several first-choice players.&nbsp;India squad for Sri Lanka Test series - Shubman Gill (captain), Lokesh Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain

India received a major boost ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests as Jasprit Bumrah passed his fitness assessment and is expected to play both matches.

India received a major boost ahead of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka after pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was declared fit to play both the matches. According to PTI, the fast bowler has been cleared by the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru after recovering from the impact injury he sustained during the ODI series against England. The 32-year-old had missed the third ODI at Lord's after picking up the injury and was included in India's Test squad subject to clearing his fitness assessment. His availability comes as a timely relief for a side already dealing with multiple injury concerns ahead of the two-Test series beginning in Galle on Aug 15. "Jasprit Bumrah has recovered from his impact injury. He has cleared the fitness Tests mandated by the COE. Hopefully he will be available for both games as he is integral to the team's plans," a senior BCCI official told PTI on condition of anonymity. Big boost for India Bumrah's return significantly strengthens India's pace attack at a crucial stage of the World Test Championship cycle. Led by Shubman Gill, India currently sit fifth in the WTC standings, one place above Sri Lanka and need victories to stay in the race for a place in the 2027 final. The visitors need to win seven of their remaining nine Tests to remain in contention, making a 2-0 series victory in Sri Lanka particularly important before a challenging away assignment in New Zealand later this year. India's preparations have been affected by a string of injuries, as Harshit Rana has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Nitish Reddy is recovering from a quadriceps issue. Washington Sundar will miss the opening Test because of a hamstring injury, forcing selectors to call up off-spin all-rounder Saransh Jain after his impressive domestic performances and India A stint. Also Read - CWG 2026 Day 9: Asmita, Harsh win gold, Neeraj claims silver, Tejaswini makes history Fast bowler Akash Deep also remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from stress reactions in his back. Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja return to the Test setup after being rested for India's one-off Test against Afghanistan in June, a match that did not count towards the WTC. Also Read - CWG 2026 Day 10: India's full schedule, medal events and match timings Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar complete the pace unit, with Brar earning his maiden Test call-up after a 10-wicket haul for India A against Sri Lanka A in Galle. The first Test will be played in Galle from Aug 15, followed by the second in Colombo from Aug 23. India have fond memories of their last Test tour to Sri Lanka, having completed a 3-0 whitewash in 2017. With Bumrah now fully fit and back to lead the bowling attack, India will hope to begin an important stretch of their WTC campaign on a winning note despite the absence of several first-choice players. India squad for Sri Lanka Test series - Shubman Gill (captain), Lokesh Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain

India received a major boost ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests as Jasprit Bumrah passed his fitness assessment and is expected to play both matches.

IND vs SL: India receive major boost as Jasprit Bumrah cleared for Test series

India have announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka which starts on August 15. The WTC 2023 finalist would be looking at the tour as a chance to revive their WTC 2025-27 bid after winning just four of the nine Tests played so far. The Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) named pacer Jasprit Bumrah and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the squad while giving Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain his maiden call-up. Bumrah's availability, however, depends on fitness after the pace picked up an injury on the recent white-ball tour of England.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-laxman-wants-sooryavanshi-to-improve-is-his-overall-fitness-1785120893858">IND vs ZIM: Laxman wants Sooryavanshi 'to improve his overall fitness'</a><h2>Where does India stand in WTC 2025-27?</h2>India have played nine Tests so far in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, and have won four, lost four, while one ended in a draw. The nine matches came in three series, of which India won one (against West Indies 2-0), lost one (against South Africa 0-2 at home), and drew one (against England 2-2 in five-match series). In the current cycle, India will be playing nine more matches and would be hoping to improve their standings which is fifth as of now.<h2>India squad for Sri Lanka Test</h2>Apart from Saransh Jain, the BCCI has also included lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar in the 15-man squad. Brar has rose to prominance after making his debut for India n 50-ver format in June last month. Here's the full squad of India for Sri Lanka tour:Shubman Gill [C], KL Rahul [VC], Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant [WK], Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel [WK], Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain<h2>India tour of Sri Lanka schedule</h2>The first India vs Sri Lanka Test starts on August 14 at Galle International Stadium in Galle while the second and final Test will be played from August 23-27 at SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo.

The BCCI named pacer Jasprit Bumrah and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the 15-man squad while giving Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain his maiden call-up.

India have announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka which starts on August 15. The WTC 2023 finalist would be looking at the tour as a chance to revive their WTC 2025-27 bid after winning just four of the nine Tests played so far. The Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) named pacer Jasprit Bumrah and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the squad while giving Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain his maiden call-up. Bumrah's availability, however, depends on fitness after the pace picked up an injury on the recent white-ball tour of England. Also Read - IND vs ZIM: Laxman wants Sooryavanshi 'to improve his overall fitness' Where does India stand in WTC 2025-27? India have played nine Tests so far in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, and have won four, lost four, while one ended in a draw. The nine matches came in three series, of which India won one (against West Indies 2-0), lost one (against South Africa 0-2 at home), and drew one (against England 2-2 in five-match series). In the current cycle, India will be playing nine more matches and would be hoping to improve their standings which is fifth as of now. India squad for Sri Lanka Test Apart from Saransh Jain, the BCCI has also included lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar in the 15-man squad. Brar has rose to prominance after making his debut for India n 50-ver format in June last month. Here's the full squad of India for Sri Lanka tour: Shubman Gill [C], KL Rahul [VC], Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant [WK], Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel [WK], Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain India tour of Sri Lanka schedule The first India vs Sri Lanka Test starts on August 14 at Galle International Stadium in Galle while the second and final Test will be played from August 23-27 at SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo.

The BCCI named pacer Jasprit Bumrah and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the 15-man squad while giving Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain his maiden call-up.

IND vs SL Tests: MP all-rounder Saransh Jain gets maiden call-up, Bumrah and Jadeja return

India's selectors are facing a major selection dilemma ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with all-rounder Washington Sundar unlikely to regain full fitness before the opening Test in Galle. His expected absence has opened up the race for the reserve spinner's spot in the squad. The Indian team for the Sri Lanka Test series will be announced on Tuesday, with the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee dealing with multiple injury concerns affecting the national side.&nbsp;Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the final ODI against England at Lord's due to an impact injury, is also expected to undergo a fitness assessment before the squad is finalized. According to fitness updates from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are currently unavailable for selection in the red-ball series. Both players are recovering from hamstring injuries and continue to undergo rehabilitation.&nbsp;“Washington will only be fit by the second Test, and it is there to be seen if selectors pick him for one game subject to fitness. Else, they will have to look for a fourth option beyond Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav. If they pick Harsh Dubey, it will be three bowlers with identical skill sets,” a BCCI source privy to selection matters told news agency PTI on conditions of anonymity.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/weightlifter-rishikanta-singh-wins-india-s-first-silver-at-cwg-2026-sets-new-games-record-1785065221579">Weightlifter Rishikanta Singh wins India's first silver at CWG 2026, sets new Games record</a><h2>Will Saransh Jain get maiden India call-up?</h2>With Sundar likely to miss the first Test, off-spinner Saransh Jain has emerged as a leading candidate for a maiden India call-up. Besides his bowling, Jain offers valuable depth with the bat in the lower order. He impressed during the India A tour of Sri Lanka, claiming six wickets in two matches while also scoring an unbeaten 70. His all-round abilities could appeal to head coach Gautam Gambhir, who prefers batting depth extending to no. 8.&nbsp;Other options under consideration include wrist spinners Zeeshan Ansari and Vipraj Nigam. However, selectors reportedly believe Nigam's strengths are better suited to white-ball cricket. The Delhi Capitals spinner is known for his quick leg breaks and powerful batting, attributes that have stood out in the IPL. If Bumrah is ruled out, India's pace attack is expected to feature Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Akash Deep remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from a stress fracture. The fast bowler has only recently resumed bowling as part of his rehabilitation process. “Akash is bowling around 12-15 balls a day as per instructions. He is still some time away from attaining his full fitness,” the source added. The first Test between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Galle from August 15, while the second Test is scheduled to begin on August 23 in Colombo.<h2>Hardik Pandya set for white-ball return</h2>In positive news for India, senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya has regained full fitness and is expected to return for India's white-ball assignments from August after completing the mandatory Return to Play protocols by the end of July. Pandya had initially been expected to feature in the ODI series against Afghanistan in June after recovering from a quadriceps strain.&nbsp;“Hardik is ready to play both forms of white ball cricket. He is expected to get a fitness certificate by the end of this month. If India’s proposed white ball tour of Bangladesh happens, Hardik can be expected to be picked. He has been training two sessions at the COE. The morning is for fitness work and the evening is purely skill-based (batting and bowling),” the source added.

India selectors face injury concerns ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series as Washington Sundar is likely to miss the Galle Test. Saransh Jain emerges as a strong contender, while Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep and Hardik Pandya's fitness updates dominate selection discussions

India's selectors are facing a major selection dilemma ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with all-rounder Washington Sundar unlikely to regain full fitness before the opening Test in Galle. His expected absence has opened up the race for the reserve spinner's spot in the squad. The Indian team for the Sri Lanka Test series will be announced on Tuesday, with the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee dealing with multiple injury concerns affecting the national side. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the final ODI against England at Lord's due to an impact injury, is also expected to undergo a fitness assessment before the squad is finalized. According to fitness updates from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are currently unavailable for selection in the red-ball series. Both players are recovering from hamstring injuries and continue to undergo rehabilitation. “Washington will only be fit by the second Test, and it is there to be seen if selectors pick him for one game subject to fitness. Else, they will have to look for a fourth option beyond Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav. If they pick Harsh Dubey, it will be three bowlers with identical skill sets,” a BCCI source privy to selection matters told news agency PTI on conditions of anonymity. Also Read: Weightlifter Rishikanta Singh wins India's first silver at CWG 2026, sets new Games record Will Saransh Jain get maiden India call-up? With Sundar likely to miss the first Test, off-spinner Saransh Jain has emerged as a leading candidate for a maiden India call-up. Besides his bowling, Jain offers valuable depth with the bat in the lower order. He impressed during the India A tour of Sri Lanka, claiming six wickets in two matches while also scoring an unbeaten 70. His all-round abilities could appeal to head coach Gautam Gambhir, who prefers batting depth extending to no. 8. Other options under consideration include wrist spinners Zeeshan Ansari and Vipraj Nigam. However, selectors reportedly believe Nigam's strengths are better suited to white-ball cricket. The Delhi Capitals spinner is known for his quick leg breaks and powerful batting, attributes that have stood out in the IPL. If Bumrah is ruled out, India's pace attack is expected to feature Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna. Meanwhile, Akash Deep remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from a stress fracture. The fast bowler has only recently resumed bowling as part of his rehabilitation process. “Akash is bowling around 12-15 balls a day as per instructions. He is still some time away from attaining his full fitness,” the source added. The first Test between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Galle from August 15, while the second Test is scheduled to begin on August 23 in Colombo. Hardik Pandya set for white-ball return In positive news for India, senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya has regained full fitness and is expected to return for India's white-ball assignments from August after completing the mandatory Return to Play protocols by the end of July. Pandya had initially been expected to feature in the ODI series against Afghanistan in June after recovering from a quadriceps strain. “Hardik is ready to play both forms of white ball cricket. He is expected to get a fitness certificate by the end of this month. If India’s proposed white ball tour of Bangladesh happens, Hardik can be expected to be picked. He has been training two sessions at the COE. The morning is for fitness work and the evening is purely skill-based (batting and bowling),” the source added.

India face selection concerns before Sri Lanka Tests as Washington Sundar, Bumrah battle fitness while Saransh Jain emerges as a call-up option

IND vs SL Test: Injury woes hit India as Washington Sundar doubtful, Jasprit Bumrah under watch; Saransh Jain in line for maiden call-up

India have named star batter Virat Kohli in their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, beginning on Jul 14. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) clarified that Kohli’s inclusion in the playing XI will depend on his fitness as he continues his recovery from the hamstring injury he suffered during the IPL 2026 final.The former India captain missed the recent ODI series because of the same injury but is expected to be available for the England assignment if he completes his rehabilitation successfully.&nbsp;In a major boost for the visitors, star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah returns to the ODI setup after being rested for the one-off Test and ODI series against Afghanistan under the BCCI’s workload management plan.&nbsp;The squad selection forms part of India’s long-term build-up to the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Young all-rounder Harshit Rana has also earned a recall after impressing in the series against New Zealand earlier this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-a-vs-sl-a-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-scripts-history-smashes-fastest-list-a-fifty-in-just-11-balls-1782023306828">IND-A vs SL-A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, smashes fastest List A fifty in just 11 balls</a>&nbsp;Rana had been sidelined with a right knee lateral meniscus tear that required surgery, causing him to miss both the T20 World Cup and the subsequent IPL season. He later returned to the national setup for the final ODI against Afghanistan.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-manuel-neuer-becomes-most-capped-goalkeeper-in-world-cup-history-1782016741367">FIFA 2026: Manuel Neuer becomes most-capped goalkeeper in World Cup history</a>&nbsp;The selectors have also brought back Axar Patel, replacing Harsh Dubey, who featured in the Afghanistan series. Axar last appeared in India’s ODI squad during the Australia tour in October and has not played a 50-over international since then.&nbsp;Meanwhile, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja remains out of India's ODI plans, with Washington Sundar continuing as the preferred spin-bowling all-rounder. Yashasvi Jaiswal has also been left out of the squad.<h2>India ODI squad for England series</h2>Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar

Virat Kohli has returned to India’s ODI squad for the England series, with the BCCI saying his place in the playing XI will depend on his fitness as he recovers from a hamstring injury ahead of Jul 14.

India have named star batter Virat Kohli in their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, beginning on Jul 14. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) clarified that Kohli’s inclusion in the playing XI will depend on his fitness as he continues his recovery from the hamstring injury he suffered during the IPL 2026 final. The former India captain missed the recent ODI series because of the same injury but is expected to be available for the England assignment if he completes his rehabilitation successfully. In a major boost for the visitors, star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah returns to the ODI setup after being rested for the one-off Test and ODI series against Afghanistan under the BCCI’s workload management plan. The squad selection forms part of India’s long-term build-up to the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Young all-rounder Harshit Rana has also earned a recall after impressing in the series against New Zealand earlier this year. Also Read - IND-A vs SL-A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, smashes fastest List A fifty in just 11 balls Rana had been sidelined with a right knee lateral meniscus tear that required surgery, causing him to miss both the T20 World Cup and the subsequent IPL season. He later returned to the national setup for the final ODI against Afghanistan. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Manuel Neuer becomes most-capped goalkeeper in World Cup history The selectors have also brought back Axar Patel, replacing Harsh Dubey, who featured in the Afghanistan series. Axar last appeared in India’s ODI squad during the Australia tour in October and has not played a 50-over international since then. Meanwhile, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja remains out of India's ODI plans, with Washington Sundar continuing as the preferred spin-bowling all-rounder. Yashasvi Jaiswal has also been left out of the squad. India ODI squad for England series Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar

Virat Kohli has returned to India’s ODI squad for the England series, with the BCCI saying his place in the playing XI will depend on his fitness as he recovers from a hamstring injury ahead of Jul 14.

India tour of England, ODI squad: Kohli, Bumrah return; Jaiswal dropped

BCCI (Men’s) Selection Committee chairman Ajit Agarkar said on Saturday that Jasprit Bumrah has been left out of the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England as part of workload management and to ensure his long-term fitness for ODIs and Tests. The India pacer has been rested from the T20I tours as the team shifts focus towards ODI preparations ahead of the 2027 World Cup, although he has been named in a full-strength squad for the 2026 Asian Games cricket competition.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Bumrah is also not part of the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan, which began on Jun 6. Speaking at the squad announcement press conference, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained that Bumrah remains a key player across formats, particularly for major events such as the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-team-told-to-enter-leave-us-on-match-days-under-strict-rule-1780804865166">FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran team told to enter &amp; leave US on match days under strict rule</a>&nbsp;He added that the focus is on keeping Bumrah fit for Tests and ODIs by carefully managing his workload in lower-priority series. "One-Day World Cup, obviously, like T20 World Cup, we know how important he is, plus the WTC cycle, we've still got a chance, if we play well enough over these next nine tests, this one is not part of WTC, the Afghanistan one. But if we can have Jasprit play majority of those games and still keep him fit and healthy, it's always the thing. There's a lot of T20 cricket; you can always bring him back. Asian Games, he will be there, so yeah, the main aim is to try and keep him fit for the Test and the ODI," Agarkar said. India will start their white-ball tour of Ireland and England with a two-match T20I series against Ireland, with games scheduled for Jun 26 and 28. They will then head to England for a five-match T20I series beginning on Jul 1.

India will face Ireland in a two-match T20I series in Belfast from Jun 26 to 28, before taking on England in a five-match series from Jul 1 to 11.

BCCI (Men’s) Selection Committee chairman Ajit Agarkar said on Saturday that Jasprit Bumrah has been left out of the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England as part of workload management and to ensure his long-term fitness for ODIs and Tests. The India pacer has been rested from the T20I tours as the team shifts focus towards ODI preparations ahead of the 2027 World Cup, although he has been named in a full-strength squad for the 2026 Asian Games cricket competition. Meanwhile, Bumrah is also not part of the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan, which began on Jun 6. Speaking at the squad announcement press conference, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained that Bumrah remains a key player across formats, particularly for major events such as the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran team told to enter & leave US on match days under strict rule He added that the focus is on keeping Bumrah fit for Tests and ODIs by carefully managing his workload in lower-priority series. "One-Day World Cup, obviously, like T20 World Cup, we know how important he is, plus the WTC cycle, we've still got a chance, if we play well enough over these next nine tests, this one is not part of WTC, the Afghanistan one. But if we can have Jasprit play majority of those games and still keep him fit and healthy, it's always the thing. There's a lot of T20 cricket; you can always bring him back. Asian Games, he will be there, so yeah, the main aim is to try and keep him fit for the Test and the ODI," Agarkar said. India will start their white-ball tour of Ireland and England with a two-match T20I series against Ireland, with games scheduled for Jun 26 and 28. They will then head to England for a five-match T20I series beginning on Jul 1.

India will face Ireland in a two-match T20I series in Belfast from Jun 26 to 28, before taking on England in a five-match series from Jul 1 to 11.

'Main aim is to keep him fit for Test & ODI': Agarkar on Bumrah missing Ireland, England T20I series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled India’s squad for the men’s T20 cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Japan. Recently appointed T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer will captain the side, while Tilak Varma has been named vice-captain. One of the biggest talking points is the inclusion of teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is expected to compete for an opening spot alongside established batters Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, giving India significant depth at the top of the order.&nbsp;The middle-order department features Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and power-hitter Shivam Dube. India’s spin attack will be led by Sundar, supported by Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, while the pace department includes Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana.&nbsp;Although star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for India’s upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England as part of workload management ahead of the 2027 World Cup, selectors have included him in the 15-member squad for the Asian Games.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-fans-allowed-to-bring-sealed-water-bottles-into-stadiums-during-world-cup-1780727388945">FIFA 2026: Fans allowed to bring sealed water bottles into stadiums during World Cup</a>&nbsp;The men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games will be played in the T20 format from Sep 24 to Oct 3, with ten teams, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Oman, will compete for the gold medal.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-squads-for-england-ireland-tour-sooryavanshi-earns-call-up-shreyas-named-new-captain-1780732332687">Shreyas named captain, Sooryavanshi earns call-up for England &amp; Ireland tour</a>&nbsp;The tournament opens with the preliminary qualifying stage from Sep 24 to 26, followed by quarter-finals on Sep 28 and 29. The semi-finals are set for Oct 1, while the bronze-medal match and the final will both be played on Oct 3.<h2>India squad for the 2026 Asian Games (Men’s T20)</h2>Shreyas Iyer (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jasprit Bumrah

India have announced their 15-player squad for the Asian Games 2026, with the cricket tournament scheduled for September and October in Japan.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled India’s squad for the men’s T20 cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Japan. Recently appointed T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer will captain the side, while Tilak Varma has been named vice-captain. One of the biggest talking points is the inclusion of teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is expected to compete for an opening spot alongside established batters Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, giving India significant depth at the top of the order. The middle-order department features Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and power-hitter Shivam Dube. India’s spin attack will be led by Sundar, supported by Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, while the pace department includes Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. Although star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for India’s upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England as part of workload management ahead of the 2027 World Cup, selectors have included him in the 15-member squad for the Asian Games. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Fans allowed to bring sealed water bottles into stadiums during World Cup The men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games will be played in the T20 format from Sep 24 to Oct 3, with ten teams, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Oman, will compete for the gold medal. Also Read - Shreyas named captain, Sooryavanshi earns call-up for England & Ireland tour The tournament opens with the preliminary qualifying stage from Sep 24 to 26, followed by quarter-finals on Sep 28 and 29. The semi-finals are set for Oct 1, while the bronze-medal match and the final will both be played on Oct 3. India squad for the 2026 Asian Games (Men’s T20) Shreyas Iyer (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jasprit Bumrah

India have announced their 15-player squad for the Asian Games 2026, with the cricket tournament scheduled for September and October in Japan.

India squad for Asian Games 2026: Shreyas Iyer to lead, Bumrah returns

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was left out of Mumbai Indians’s final league-stage fixture of IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (May 24). At the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya confirmed that Bumrah had been rested for the match, while Deepak Chahar returned to the side. After winning the toss, Pandya chose to bowl first and briefly stated, “Jassi is resting and Deepak comes in.”&nbsp;Despite being Mumbai Indians’ all-time leading wicket-taker in IPL history, Bumrah had a disappointing campaign this season, as he managed to claim only four wickets in 13 matches during IPL 2026.&nbsp;Bumrah was also rested from India’s ODI and Test squads for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan as part of workload management. He is expected to make his return in the white-ball series against England later this year.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-video-lucknow-police-take-swift-action-after-fans-harass-cheerleaders-during-lsg-pbks-match-1779612124188">WATCH | Lucknow police take swift action after fans harass cheerleaders during LSG-PBKS match</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur made his return to Mumbai’s playing XI. He had been left out of the previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders, even after his impressive four-wicket haul against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala earlier this month.&nbsp;Veteran opener Rohit Sharma was listed among the impact substitutes and is expected to open the batting for MI during the chase.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-playoff-qualification-scenarios-how-can-pbks-rr-kkr-qualify-for-top-four-1779606647681">Playoff Qualification Scenarios: How can PBKS, RR, or KKR qualify for top four?</a>&nbsp;On the other side, Rajasthan Royals made three changes to their lineup for the crucial encounter. Riyan Parag returned to the side and also resumed captaincy duties.&nbsp;&nbsp;Playing XIs&nbsp;Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (WK), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, AM Ghazanfar and Raghu Sharma&nbsp;Impact subs: Rohit Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Robin Minz, Krish Bhagat and Trent Boult&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja and Brijesh Sharma&nbsp;Impact subs: Ravindra Jadeja, Sushant Mishra, Aman Rao Perala, Ravi Bishnoi and Tushar Deshpande

Jasprit Bumrah had a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, managing only four wickets in 13 matches and finishing with a bowling average of 102.5.

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was left out of Mumbai Indians’s final league-stage fixture of IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (May 24). At the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya confirmed that Bumrah had been rested for the match, while Deepak Chahar returned to the side. After winning the toss, Pandya chose to bowl first and briefly stated, “Jassi is resting and Deepak comes in.” Despite being Mumbai Indians’ all-time leading wicket-taker in IPL history, Bumrah had a disappointing campaign this season, as he managed to claim only four wickets in 13 matches during IPL 2026. Bumrah was also rested from India’s ODI and Test squads for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan as part of workload management. He is expected to make his return in the white-ball series against England later this year. Also Read - WATCH | Lucknow police take swift action after fans harass cheerleaders during LSG-PBKS match Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur made his return to Mumbai’s playing XI. He had been left out of the previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders, even after his impressive four-wicket haul against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala earlier this month. Veteran opener Rohit Sharma was listed among the impact substitutes and is expected to open the batting for MI during the chase. Also Read - Playoff Qualification Scenarios: How can PBKS, RR, or KKR qualify for top four? On the other side, Rajasthan Royals made three changes to their lineup for the crucial encounter. Riyan Parag returned to the side and also resumed captaincy duties. Playing XIs Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (WK), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, AM Ghazanfar and Raghu Sharma Impact subs: Rohit Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Robin Minz, Krish Bhagat and Trent Boult Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja and Brijesh Sharma Impact subs: Ravindra Jadeja, Sushant Mishra, Aman Rao Perala, Ravi Bishnoi and Tushar Deshpande

Jasprit Bumrah had a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, managing only four wickets in 13 matches and finishing with a bowling average of 102.5.

IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for MI vs Rajasthan Royals?

Ram Charan is gearing up for his upcoming sports action drama, Peddi, which is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on June 4, 2026. At one of the interviews and promotional events, the actor made a remark about a renowned Indian cricketer, Jasprit Bumrah, that quickly went viral, making him the centre of online buzz.<h2>Ram Charan apologises to Jasprit Bhumrah</h2>Ram Charan is currently occupied with a packed schedule, including promotions and music launch events for his upcoming project. On May 23, a music launch was held in Bhopal, where Charan shared the stage with his co-star Janhvi Kapoor and composer AR Rahman. During an interactive conversation, the lead actor made a slip-up, mistakenly referring to the Indian cricketer as a footballer.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Season so bad he made jasprit Bumrah a footballer 😭😭 When ram charan realised that he made a mistake immediately apologized <a href="https://t.co/6xsbz1YZex">pic.twitter.com/6xsbz1YZex</a>&mdash; Sunil Bishnoi 🇮🇳 (@MSunilBishnoi) <a href="https://twitter.com/MSunilBishnoi/status/2058425412234174467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a moment of excitement, the actor mistakenly said, “Jasprit Bumrah ji, I am your biggest fan. I love football, and football ko itne aage bada rahe ho (you are taking football to new heights). Love you, sir.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ram-charan-s-peddi-passes-censor-board-with-u-a-rating-runtime-details-out-1779540777448">Ram Charan’s Peddi passes censor board with U/A rating, runtime details out</a>Realising the mistake, the actor issued an apology to the cricketer. Taking to X, the actor shared a post about the slip-up. The post read, “Uff… I’m genuinely so forgetful with names sometimes.” Apologies to @Jaspritbumrah93 Ji for the mix-up—it was a genuine human error in the middle of all the excitement and the crowd."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ram-charan-praises-peddi-co-star-divyenndu-he-has-got-a-swag-that-i-would-like-to-develop-1779301734327">Ram Charan praises Peddi co-star Divyenndu: 'I would like to develop his swag'</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Uff… I’m genuinely so forgetful with names sometimes. Apologies to <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaspritbumrah93</a> Ji for the mix-up - it was a genuine human error in the middle of all the excitement and the crowd 🙏🏼 I truly respect you and I am a huge fan of your game. You make every Indian feel proud when…&mdash; Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlwaysRamCharan/status/2058267973257699730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The actor further wrote, “I truly respect you, and I am a huge fan of your game. You make every Indian feel proud when you consistently put batsmen on the back foot.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/peddi-here-s-why-ram-charan-credits-salman-khan-aamir-khan-for-the-upcoming-sports-drama-watch-1779192292899">Peddi: Here's why Ram Charan credits Salman, Aamir for the upcoming sports drama</a><h2>Fans' reactions to Ram Charan's viral remark</h2>The clip of the RRR actor making the mistake spread like wildfire across various social media platforms. His fans and the viewers flooded the comment section by making fun of Charan and turning the moment into a meme fest online. One user made a meme and wrote, “Me in Viva confidently saying wrong answers.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/peddi-trailer-out-ram-charan-impresses-fans-with-his-three-completely-different-avatars-watch-1779106121450">Peddi trailer: Ram Charan impresses fans with his three different avatars</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ram Charan said Virat Kohli is a fire🔥 He thinks Jasprit Bumrah is a footballer😵‍💫 <a href="https://t.co/vboVVbYZvK">pic.twitter.com/vboVVbYZvK</a>&mdash; MUFASA (@ketan__0013) <a href="https://twitter.com/ketan__0013/status/2058416423014453380?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another meme read, “If forgetting is an art, he is the artist.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WTF, what did Ram Charan just say? He was describing Jasprit Bumrah and said he’s a big fan because Bumrah is taking football so far ahead. Bro, Bumrah plays cricket not football.😭🙏 And then he called Bhopal Bihar 😭😂 Bro is giving tough competition to Rohit Sharma in… <a href="https://t.co/b9lbrxH520">pic.twitter.com/b9lbrxH520</a>&mdash; 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) <a href="https://twitter.com/rushiii_12/status/2058240958840619061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

At the launch, Ram Charan was asked about Sachin Tendulkar, to which the actor praised his journey and said, "long, legendary run". He further described MS Dhoni as "calm and cool" and called Rohit Sharma "everybody’s man." When asked about Virat Kohli, Ram Charan gave a one-word reply, calling him "Fire".<h2>About Peddi</h2>Peddi, helmed by Buchi Babu Sana, is an upcoming pan-India, rural sports-action drama set in 1980s coastal Andhra Pradesh. Apart from Ram Charan, the film also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma among others.&nbsp;The film is being produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, in association with Mythri Movie Makers &amp; Sukumar Writings. The music has been composed by A R Rahman. It is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on June 4 with early premieres on June 3.&nbsp;

Ram Charan's recent remark about Jasprit Bumrah has sparked buzz on social media. Amid the criticism, the actor has issued an apology to the Indian cricketer. 

Ram Charan is gearing up for his upcoming sports action drama, Peddi, which is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on June 4, 2026. At one of the interviews and promotional events, the actor made a remark about a renowned Indian cricketer, Jasprit Bumrah, that quickly went viral, making him the centre of online buzz. Ram Charan apologises to Jasprit Bhumrah Ram Charan is currently occupied with a packed schedule, including promotions and music launch events for his upcoming project. On May 23, a music launch was held in Bhopal, where Charan shared the stage with his co-star Janhvi Kapoor and composer AR Rahman. During an interactive conversation, the lead actor made a slip-up, mistakenly referring to the Indian cricketer as a footballer.

Ram Charan's recent remark about Jasprit Bumrah has sparked buzz on social media. Amid the criticism, the actor has issued an apology to the Indian cricketer.&nbsp;

Peddi actor Ram Charan apologises to Jasprit Bumrah after viral remark, calls it ‘human error’

From Varun Chakaravarthy to Abrar Ahmed, here's a look at the top five bowlers in latest ICC T20I bowling rankings 2026. This list also includes Rashid Khan, Adil Rashid and Jasprit Bumrah

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The BCCI selectors are in no mood to experiment with the squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Chandigarh shortly after IPL 2026 concludes. Even though this fixture doesn’t fall in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the Indian Cricket Board wants a full-strength side to take the field. Regardless of the opposition’s stature in Test cricket, the BCCI is not keen on picking uncapped players, with the focus on the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The selectors will sit with the BCCI to prepare the roadmap for the next few months over the weekend or next week.&nbsp;A Times of India (TOI) report claims that the BCCI selectors are in a fix to name a first-team squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan. While selectors are keen on including their premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, his history of injuries makes them reluctant to rush the decision. The report adds that all parties concerned will wait to see which teams make the IPL playoffs before zeroing in on the squad for the Afghanistan Test.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-mumbai-indians-captain-hardik-pandya-pushes-hard-in-viral-training-clip-yet-doubtful-for-pbks-fixture-rift-girlfriend-culture-1778668772505">IPL 2026: Pandya pushes hard in viral training clip yet doubtful for PBKS fixture</a> &nbsp;As of now, the Indian Test team is scheduled to play nine Tests in this WTC cycle, and must win most of them to give themselves any chance of making the final at Lord’s in June next year. They currently sit fifth on the WTC standings, with four wins and as many losses in nine contested matches. Australia and New Zealand are the top two teams on the WTC standings.<h3>Dilemma over selecting pacers</h3>While Bumrah remains an automatic choice, given his team is among the two IPL franchises that are eliminated from the playoff race this season, Siraj’s selection call depends on how far his IPL team advances in IPL 2026. Although Gujarat Titans’ Siraj and Prasidh Krishna are among the first choices, it remains to be seen if the selectors pick them right after their IPL 2026 campaigns. &nbsp;Among the backups, Akash Deep continues to recover from his lower-back injury and is unlikely to be declared fit anytime soon. KKR’s Harshit Rana is also out of contention until mid-June. While Anshul Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar are among the regulars on India-A tours, including Jammu &amp; Kashmir quick and Ranji Trophy winner, Auqib Nabi, is also on the cards. He, however, is not part of the India-A programme.&nbsp; &nbsp;“The selectors don’t believe in compromising the Test squad just because India are playing Afghanistan. They want the best lineup to play. They don’t want to distribute Test caps so easily. Siraj’s workload threshold is very high. Prasidh hasn’t played an IPL match since April 24. Nitish Kumar Reddy is also seen as someone who can contribute to the seam-bowling department.&nbsp; &nbsp;“The BCCI monitors all data points when it comes to workload management. A call on Bumrah will be taken after a detailed discussion. The last time India played Afghanistan in a Test match, the frontline XI was played,” a BCCI source close to the information, said, as also quoted by TOI.

Selectors weigh Jasprit Bumrah's workload against a "no experiment" policy for the June 6 clash in Chandigarh. Get the latest on Siraj, the WTC standings, and why Ranji hero Auqib Nabi is on the radar.

The BCCI selectors are in no mood to experiment with the squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Chandigarh shortly after IPL 2026 concludes. Even though this fixture doesn’t fall in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the Indian Cricket Board wants a full-strength side to take the field. Regardless of the opposition’s stature in Test cricket, the BCCI is not keen on picking uncapped players, with the focus on the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The selectors will sit with the BCCI to prepare the roadmap for the next few months over the weekend or next week. A Times of India (TOI) report claims that the BCCI selectors are in a fix to name a first-team squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan. While selectors are keen on including their premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, his history of injuries makes them reluctant to rush the decision. The report adds that all parties concerned will wait to see which teams make the IPL playoffs before zeroing in on the squad for the Afghanistan Test. Also read | IPL 2026: Pandya pushes hard in viral training clip yet doubtful for PBKS fixture As of now, the Indian Test team is scheduled to play nine Tests in this WTC cycle, and must win most of them to give themselves any chance of making the final at Lord’s in June next year. They currently sit fifth on the WTC standings, with four wins and as many losses in nine contested matches. Australia and New Zealand are the top two teams on the WTC standings. Dilemma over selecting pacers While Bumrah remains an automatic choice, given his team is among the two IPL franchises that are eliminated from the playoff race this season, Siraj’s selection call depends on how far his IPL team advances in IPL 2026. Although Gujarat Titans’ Siraj and Prasidh Krishna are among the first choices, it remains to be seen if the selectors pick them right after their IPL 2026 campaigns. Among the backups, Akash Deep continues to recover from his lower-back injury and is unlikely to be declared fit anytime soon. KKR’s Harshit Rana is also out of contention until mid-June. While Anshul Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar are among the regulars on India-A tours, including Jammu & Kashmir quick and Ranji Trophy winner, Auqib Nabi, is also on the cards. He, however, is not part of the India-A programme. “The selectors don’t believe in compromising the Test squad just because India are playing Afghanistan. They want the best lineup to play. They don’t want to distribute Test caps so easily. Siraj’s workload threshold is very high. Prasidh hasn’t played an IPL match since April 24. Nitish Kumar Reddy is also seen as someone who can contribute to the seam-bowling department. “The BCCI monitors all data points when it comes to workload management. A call on Bumrah will be taken after a detailed discussion. The last time India played Afghanistan in a Test match, the frontline XI was played,” a BCCI source close to the information, said, as also quoted by TOI.

Selectors weigh Jasprit Bumrah's workload against a "no experiment" policy for the June 6 clash in Chandigarh. Get the latest on Siraj, the WTC standings, and why Ranji hero Auqib Nabi is on the radar.

BCCI to pick full-strength squad for one-off Afghanistan Test; focus on Bumrah, Siraj – Report

Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar says Mumbai Indians are not using ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah correctly. The statement comes after Bumrah gave away 45 runs in four overs in IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (May 4) including 31 in two powerplay overs. Bumrah has been horribly out of form this IPL, taking just three wickets in 10 matches played so far. MI's ranking shows Bumrah's struggles among other factors with the five-time champions being ninth on the 10-team points table, having secured only six points from three wins and seven losses in 10 matches.<h2>Why Bumrah is struggling in IPL 2026?</h2>Speaking after MI's six-wicket win over LSG, orchestrated by the batters, Bangar said on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut: "He is trying very, very hard and it's very unlike Bumrah to go for 31 in the first two overs. An average pace of 134 with the fastest being 141 [in the game]. So he is trying his heart out - you can see it in his body language that he is hurting - but I just feel that he is not being used correctly. He was bowled in the second over, then again in the fourth over. I am a firm believer that you give your [best] bowler two good overs right at the start [the first and the third]."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-lsg-s-playoff-hopes-alive-how-rishabh-pant-s-men-can-still-make-top-4-1777953489579">IPL 26 | LSG’s playoff hopes alive? How Rishabh Pant’s men can still make top 4</a><h2>What is ailing MI in IPL 2026?</h2>Nothing is clicking for MI in the ongoing IPL season. They started the season with a win - a feat achieved after nearly a decade - but injuries, out of form batters and struggling bowling attack have left them wanting for more. Except opener Ryan Rickelton, none of the MI batters have been consistent with India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav leading the out of form batters in the middle order. With only four league-stage games left, MI's best chance to make it to the playoffs is win remaining four matches and hope for other teams' result go their way.

Bumrah has been horribly out of form this IPL, taking just three wickets in 10 matches played so far. MI's ranking shows Bumrah's struggles among other factors with the five-time champions being ninth on the 10-team points table.

Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar says Mumbai Indians are not using ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah correctly. The statement comes after Bumrah gave away 45 runs in four overs in IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (May 4) including 31 in two powerplay overs. Bumrah has been horribly out of form this IPL, taking just three wickets in 10 matches played so far. MI's ranking shows Bumrah's struggles among other factors with the five-time champions being ninth on the 10-team points table, having secured only six points from three wins and seven losses in 10 matches. Why Bumrah is struggling in IPL 2026? Speaking after MI's six-wicket win over LSG, orchestrated by the batters, Bangar said on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut: "He is trying very, very hard and it's very unlike Bumrah to go for 31 in the first two overs. An average pace of 134 with the fastest being 141 [in the game]. So he is trying his heart out - you can see it in his body language that he is hurting - but I just feel that he is not being used correctly. He was bowled in the second over, then again in the fourth over. I am a firm believer that you give your [best] bowler two good overs right at the start [the first and the third]." Also Read - IPL 26 | LSG’s playoff hopes alive? How Rishabh Pant’s men can still make top 4 What is ailing MI in IPL 2026? Nothing is clicking for MI in the ongoing IPL season. They started the season with a win - a feat achieved after nearly a decade - but injuries, out of form batters and struggling bowling attack have left them wanting for more. Except opener Ryan Rickelton, none of the MI batters have been consistent with India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav leading the out of form batters in the middle order. With only four league-stage games left, MI's best chance to make it to the playoffs is win remaining four matches and hope for other teams' result go their way.

Bumrah has been horribly out of form this IPL, taking just three wickets in 10 matches played so far. MI's ranking shows Bumrah's struggles among other factors with the five-time champions being ninth on the 10-team points table.

IPL 2026 | 'Not being used correctly': Ex-India assistant coach Bangar on Bumrah's struggle

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