Jasprit Bumrah Faces Fitness Test Ahead of Afghanistan T20Is
· Sports · Times of India, News18
Jasprit Bumrah is undergoing a crucial fitness assessment this week to determine his availability for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. The BCCI has also identified Prince Yadav as a potential backup option should Bumrah be ruled out. Alongside Bumrah, players including Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana are participating in match simulation tests at the Centre of Excellence. Team management is additionally considering having Bumrah play a first-class match to prepare for the Test series in New Zealand. The Indian team is scheduled to assemble in Delhi on September 10.
Why it matters
Bumrah's fitness is critical for India's bowling attack in both the upcoming T20I series and the subsequent Test tour of New Zealand.
Read the original report — Times of India
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