Published 20:50 IST, September 3rd 2023
Jasprit Bumrah to miss IND vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 clash, flies back to Mumbai : Reports
After the IND vs PAK game that was abandoned due to the rain. India will take on their neighbours Nepal in a must win encounter in Pallekele, Sri Lanka
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Jasprit Bumrah will reportedly not be available for India's Asia Cup clash against Nepal. The player has returned to Mumbai due to personal reasons and will miss the next game. BCCI hasn't announced any replacements yet.
Bumrah's return to the action in ODI had to come to on halt as India's match against Pakistan was washed away due to tain. Mohammed Shami is expected to take his place in the lineup. Bumrah captained the India team in the recently held T20I series against Ireland.
3 things you need to know
- Bumrah last played an ODI against England in 2022
- He is expected to be back in time for the Super 4's
- India to take on nepal on Monday in the Asia Cup
Jasprit Bumrah: India's comeback man
(Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna during India's training session in Asia Cup 2023 / Image: PTI)
Bumrah only returned to action in the Ireland series and bowled in full throttle. Ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup, it proved to be a major boost for the Men in Blue. Bumrah had a back stress fracture and had missed the T20 World Cup, World Test Championship, IPL and a few bilateral series. India need to avoid a defeat against Nepal to qualify for the Super 4's and Bumrah will be available once the confirmation comes. The Mumbai Indians pacer will spearhead the Indian bowling lineup in the upcoming ICC World Cup as India will be solely hosting the cricketing extravaganza for the first time.
India's struggles in their opening game of Asia Cup 2023
India's top order failed to perform against Pakistan and had it not been for Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan, they would have been in shambles. There is a severe forecast of rain in the next match too and if the game gets washed away Again, the Men in Blue will advance to the next stage. India would want to give their bowlers some well needed practice in this tournament.
Updated 00:18 IST, September 4th 2023