Why Is Jasprit Bumrah Not Playing vs England In Decider? India Captain Rohit Sharma Gives Big Update

17.07.2022 - 13:45 sports.ndtv.com

India received a big jolt ahead of the third and series-deciding ODI against England in Manchester on Sunday as bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the all-important contest.

Bumrah's six wicket haul in the first ODI was crucial in Team India taking 1-0 lead in the three-match series. However, he will not be able to play in the third ODI, according to India captain Rohit Sharma.

The visitors' skipper won the toss and chose to bowl against the Jos Buttler-led hosts. At the toss, Rohit gave an update on why Bumrah was missing from the playing XI. "We have got one change.

Jasprit (Bumrah) has got back spasms and we don't want to take any chance. Mohammed Siraj is playing today," Rohit said. "We are gonna bowl first.

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