India monitor Shami's fitness ahead of T20 World Cup
India head coach Rahul Dravid said team management are monitoring seamer Mohammed Shami's recovery from COVID-19 as they look to replace the injured Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup.
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Five Major Concerns For Team India Heading Into The T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma-led Team India might have won the T20I series against Australia and South Africa on home soil, however, there are some big concerns as the team gears up to take part in the T20 World Cup in Australia. If the side wants to win the marquee event, all three departments of the game need to work in unison, which has not happened for Rohit Sharma and co off late. Death bowling has emerged as one of the biggest concerns for the side, and with Jasprit Bumrah being ruled out of the tournament, one does not know how the side can fix the problem that is quickly turning out to be their achilles' heel.
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"Bumrah's Absence Is A Big Loss": Rahul Dravid Ahead Of T20 World Cup
India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday admitted that Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a back injury will be a "big loss" for the team but said it opens up an opportunity for some other player to stand up and perform. The BCCI on Monday announced that pace spearhead Bumrah will miss the showpiece event in Australia, dealing a blow to the Indian team which has been facing problems in death overs bowling.
"Surya's Form": Rohit Sharma's Sarcastic Answer On Biggest Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup
India captain Rohit Sharma is known for his witty replies and he had the best possible answer when presenter Murali Karthik asked him about the biggest concerns ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. The right-handed batter gave a perfect sarcastic replay, saying the form of Suryakumar Yadav is the biggest area of concern heading into the marquee event. Upon answering the question, even Rohit could not control his laughter.
What Rohit Sharma Said About Jasprit Bumrah's Replacement In T20 World Cup Squad
Despite two identical series wins against "quality sides" Australia and South Africa, captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday conceded that the Indian team still needs to address some areas of concern, especially bowling, ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. India beat South Africa 2-1 in the three-match T20 International series despite suffering a 49-run defeat in the final game here on Tuesday. They had beaten Australia by a similar margin in the preceding series.
T20 World Cup: Will take a call on Bumrah's replacement after looking at Shami's recovery, says Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid's word on Tuesday night, it's clear that he and the selectors are keen on replacing ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has been ruled out from the T20 World Cup due to a back injury, with Mohammed Shami for the mega tournament, provided the experienced pacer has recovered completely from the after-effects of Covid-19. A final call on Bumrah's replacement, Dravid revealed, will be taken after assessing Shami's recovery from Covid, which forced him to miss the home T20Is against Australia and South Africa.
Will Mohammed Shami Replace Jasprit Bumrah In T20 World Cup Squad? Rahul Dravid Answers
India's preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup received a major blow earlier this week as ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. The BCCI has not yet named a replacement and the fans are wondering who might replace the pacer. After the third T20I against South Africa, which Team India lost by 49 runs, head coach Rahul Dravid was asked whether Mohammed Shami would be replacing Bumrah for the marquee event in the Indian squad.