2024-02-29 23:56:39
India did not include Jasprit Bumrah in the Ranchi Test squad to avoid overwork. Finally after resting, this pacer is returning to Dharamshala Test. Bumrah’s name was seen in the announced squad for the final and fifth Test against England, who gave a good performance in the series.
India announced the squad for the Dharamshala Test on Thursday (February 29). Despite securing a series win against England with one match in hand, India is not looking at the match that will start on March 7 with disdain. Because, this series is part of World Test Championship. That’s why Bumrah’s return.
India rested Bumrah in the fourth Test to handle the pressure. India won by 5 wickets against England in Ranchi without him. Also confirmed the series win by 3-1. He was one of the best performers of the series in the first three Tests. He took 17 wickets at an average of 13.64.
On the other hand, Lokesh Rahul is not able to play in the Dharamshala Test. Earlier, he could not play in the second, third and fourth Tests of the five-match Test series due to ‘quadricep tendon injury’. Cricket website ESPN Cricinfo reported that Rahul is now in London for treatment.
India Team for Dharamshala Test: Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashwi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Srikar Bharat, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep.