Jasprit Bumrah Missing from Indian Camp in Rajkot Before 3rd England Test: Report Sparks Speculation

Jasprit Bumrah, a speedster, matched England’s Bazball style of playing the longest format at Vizag. With kryptonite Bumrah, the Rohit Sharma-led team of India overcame a humiliating loss to England’s Bazballers in the opening game of the series and went on to overcome Ben Stokes’ team handily. In Visakhapatnam, Bumrah’s masterclass in reverse swinging set the stage for India to tie the five-match series 1-1.

As the Test team’s vice-captain, pacer Bumrah took six wickets and gave up 45 runs in the opening innings, causing England to collapse for 253 in 55.5 overs. The hosts’ second innings pace attack was led by speedster Bumrah, who claimed three wickets to guarantee that England was bowled out for 292 and lost the second Test by 106 runs. The leading fast bowler against England was also selected Player of the Match for his superb bowling display.

Where is Jasprit Bumrah?

The latest information is that Bumrah was not present when the Indian players warmed up for the third Test in the optional session. According to a report by Cricbuzz, Bumrah has not yet arrived in Rajkot, the location of this Thursday’s third Test match between India and England. The rumor suggests that Bumrah may take part in Wednesday practice in India. According to an earlier report, Bumrah was probably going to get a rest for the third Test matchup with England.

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Should India rest Bumrah in Rajkot?

In the wake of the impending meeting in Rajkot, the Indian research tank, however, decided to reverse the decision. During the four-day match in Vizag, Indian fast bowler Bumrah entertained the crowd with his red ball skills, bowling 32 overs. India declared a side devoid of Virat Kohli for the final three Test matches against the visitors after dominating England in the first game. In the third Test in Rajkot, wicketkeeper-battler KL Rahul is also absent for Team India.