A big blow for Team India, Jasprit Bumrah out of T20 World Cup 2026 vs USA match: The countdown to the 2026 T20 World Cup is over, with just hours left for the mega event to be held in India and Sri Lanka. India, who are favorites to win the competition, will face off against the United States. The Men in Blue have suffered a blow before the match; Jasprit Bumrah is going to miss the first game of the competition.
India’s star fast bowler has been leading the attack for the T20 World Champions across all formats. He has contracted viral fever before the match against America. According to the Indian Express report, India will not take any risks as Jasprit Bumrah will be rested by the team management. Given the United States’ weak opponent, he may not be required in the first game and will be replaced by Mohammed Siraj in the squad.
Jasprit Bumrah has been a star for India
Jasprit Bumrah has been a mainstay for the Men in Blue and was the Player of the Tournament in the last edition of the T20 World Cup, and helped India secure their second T20 title in the West Indies and the USA. He took 15 wickets in the last competition at an impressive average of 8.26 and economy of 4.17.
Overall, Jasprit Bumrah has taken 107 wickets in 87 matches in the shortest format, with an average of 18.82 and economy of 6.54. His ability to bowl in any playing situation is what has made him so effective even in the shortest format. Statistics show how important Bumrah has been for Suryakumar Yadav’s team.
India should not take risk on Jasprit Bumrah!
Yesterday evening, he arrived for the training session; However, he did not train with the team. India will wrap up their star fast bowler ahead of their crucial match against arch-rivals Pakistan next weekend. After Bumrah’s fever, India’s squad now has 13 members fit to play, as Harshit Rana has been ruled out, and Washington Sundar is still recovering.
Mohammed Siraj, named as Harshit Rana’s replacement, is yet to join the squad ahead of the first match. India have lost just one match in their last 5 T20Is. This reflects his dominance in the shortest format of the game. In the practice match against South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav’s team scored at a blistering pace and scored 240/5.
India’s opening batsmen will set the tone
Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma are set to open the innings for the Men in Blue. The two dynamic left-handed batsmen are in excellent form for the team and are attacking at a good pace.
He would like to give India a good start in its first game and help the team post a big score. India will take to the field at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai at 7:00 PM IST.
Indian team (updated after Harshit Rana’s injury)
| Sl.No. | player name | Role |
| 1 | Suryakumar Yadav (c) | captain/batsman |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma | batter |
| 3 | Tilak Verma | batter |
| 4 | hardik pandya | all-rounder |
| 5 | Shivam Dubey | all-rounder |
| 6 | Akshar Patel | Vice-captain all-rounder |
| 7 | Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper) | wicket keeper |
| 8 | Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper) | wicket keeper |
| 9 | Jasprit Bumrah | pacer |
| 10 | Varun Chakraborty | spinner |
| 11 | Arshdeep Singh | pacer |
| 12 | -Kuldeep Yadav | spinner |
| 13 | Mohammad Siraj | pacer |
| 14 | Rinku Singh | batter |
| 15 | washington beautiful | all-rounder |
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