Why Is Jasprit Bumrah Not Playing 3rd Test vs New Zealand? BCCI Provides Worrying Update

01.11.2024 - 04:27 sports.ndtv.com

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was not included in the playing XI for the third Test encounter against New Zealand in Mumbai on Friday.

India skipper Rohit Sharma said that Bumrah was "not well" and he was replaced by Mohammed Siraj in the team. "We understand that we haven't played well in this series.

Looks like a good pitch. Hopefully we can restrict them as quickly as possible. Our focus is on this Test match. Bumrah is not well, Siraj comes in for him," Rohit said at the toss.

BCCI also took to social media to provide an update on Bumrah. "Mr Jasprit Bumrah has not fully recovered from his viral illness.

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