Ahead of the third and final ODI between India and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, India national cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the series-decider. This is a huge blow for Shubman Gill and his team, as he has been in great form since his return to ODI cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah is out due to a knee injury and he could not even pass the fitness test before the match. Apart from Bumrah, India’s bowling attack has failed to establish an effective presence on this tour; Now, with the dismissal of the star speedster, England’s batsmen will be heaving a sigh of relief.
Arshdeep Singh replaces Jasprit Bumrah at Lord’s
During the toss, India captain Shubman Gill said that Bumrah would be ruled out of this game and the series due to a knee injury, as India made three changes, with Arshdeep Singh coming back into the side to replace the 32-year-old fast bowler for this game.
Apart from Bumrah, Washington Sundar was also out before this match. Prince Yadav replaces Washington Sundar and KL Rahul is back after missing the last game due to illness, as the keeper-batsman replaces Shivam Dubey in the team.
The BCCI has put out a statement on the disappearance of Jasprit Bumrah, as they have said that the fast bowler suffered an injury while fielding in the second ODI in Cardiff, and his left knee was swollen.
“Jasprit Bumrah sustained an injury to his left knee while fielding in the second ODI in Cardiff. He is not available for selection for the third ODI due to reactive inflammation in his left knee,” a BCCI statement said.
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