Indian team management is delaying a decision on seamer Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Sri Lanka Test series starting August 15, following a left knee "impact injury" and a prior knee issue that required an injection. He is undergoing conditioning at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
India's senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is preparing to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, with uncertainty surrounding all-rounder Washington Sundar's hamstring injury. The team is expected to see the return of key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.
India's senior men's cricket selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, will soon pick the squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka starting August 15. The selectors await clarity on all-rounder Washington Sundar's hamstring injury, which could impact his inclusion.
India lost the third ODI against England at Lord's, struggling with bowling in Jasprit Bumrah's absence due to injury. England's Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett built a record partnership, exposing India's inability to take wickets and control runs in the middle overs, raising concerns for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, marking his return after a period of rest and injury management. Shubman Gill will captain the side, with Virat Kohli also returning subject to fitness.
Mohammed Siraj, India's busiest fast bowler, has been withdrawn from T20I series for workload management. Despite diminishing white-ball roles, he's crucial in Tests, bowling 1,231 overs since Jan 2023.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest for T20I tours of Ireland and England.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest periods.
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for tours of Ireland and England, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Notably, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in both squads, while Jasprit Bumrah is omitted from T20I squads but included in the Asian Games team.
Mohammad Kaif strongly backs Shreyas Iyer as the ideal candidate for India's T20I captaincy, citing his leadership credentials, successful association with Gautam Gambhir, and proven record as both captain and batter in IPL.
The IPL 2026 season highlighted poor workload management as Indian cricketers like Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Riyan Parag played with injuries, sparking concerns over prioritization of fitness over performance.
Mumbai Indians, despite having a strong squad, finished 9th in IPL 2026 with only 4 wins, their longest title drought. Key factors included injuries, Jasprit Bumrah's form dip, poor powerplay and death bowling, Suryakumar Yadav's decline, Hardik Pandya's ineffective captaincy, and a failed auction strategy.
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has backed Jasprit Bumrah to bounce back from a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign and win the Purple Cap next season, highlighting his crucial role in India's T20 World Cup win.
Jasprit Bumrah finished IPL 2026 with a T20 record average of 102.50 after taking only 4 wickets in 13 matches. Coach Mahela Jayawardene cited a niggle from the T20 World Cup affecting his pace and rhythm.
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested by Mumbai Indians for their final league-stage match against Rajasthan Royals. The team confirmed it's a workload management decision. Rajasthan Royals need a win to secure a playoff spot.
Telugu superstar Ram Charan mistakenly praised cricketer Jasprit Bumrah for his football skills at a movie music launch in Bhopal. He later apologized on social media for the gaffe.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene has stated that Rohit Sharma is "100% fit" despite concerns over his hamstring injury. Jayawardene also discussed Jasprit Bumrah's performance dip due to a niggle and fatigue from the T20 World Cup, and Hardik Pandya's frustrating season.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene stated Jasprit Bumrah's underwhelming IPL 2026 season was due to a niggle carried from the T20 World Cup, affecting his recovery and performance. Bumrah has taken only four wickets in 13 matches.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed Jasprit Bumrah had a niggle from the T20 World Cup affecting his IPL 2026 performance. Bumrah took 4 wickets in 13 matches, with the team eliminated.
Mumbai Indians made IPL history for the wrong reasons in 2026, becoming the second team to have three different captains in three consecutive matches due to injuries and personal reasons.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia states the board cannot control player workload during IPL, citing interference with franchise operations, despite concerns over injuries and burnout affecting national team selections.
India's squads for the Afghanistan tour see Ishan Kishan return to ODIs, with Hardik Pandya subject to fitness. Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar earn maiden call-ups. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja are notably absent.
Kris Srikkanth lauded Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy after Mumbai Indians' six-wicket IPL victory over Punjab Kings. Bumrah, stepping in as skipper, guided the team to a crucial win, with bowlers Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar performing well.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes Mumbai Indians have regained their dominance despite Hardik Pandya's absence, praising Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy. Bumrah led MI to a win against Punjab Kings, with Srikkanth noting a lighter team mood and improved performances.
