Jasprit Bumrah Likely To Play IND Vs BANG Test Series Next Month: Report

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is poised for a return to competitive cricket during the two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh.

According to the Indian Express, Bumrah, who last played in the T20 World Cup 2024 final on June 29, 2024, could feature in one of the Tests against Bangladesh next month.

The series kicks off on September 19 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the second Test set for Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

Bumrah’s participation is expected as he returns from a break, following his performance in the T20 World Cup where he was named Player of the Tournament.

In Bumrah’s absence, Mohammed Siraj will lead the Indian pace attack. Siraj and other bowlers will be rotated during the home season, with Bumrah likely to play only two of the three Tests against New Zealand due to a tight schedule.

Bumrah, who took 15 wickets in the T20 World Cup, was rested for recent series against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. He was not included in the Duleep Trophy squads, which begin on September 5, in preparation for the upcoming Australia tour.