Jasprit Bumrah remains one of India’s most crucial players, and with the T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, the spotlight is firmly on the fast bowler’s fitness. Bumrah’s presence in the playing XI significantly strengthens the Indian attack, prompting the team management to closely monitor his workload amid recent fitness concerns.
According to multiple reports, Bumrah is set to be rested for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, while he has been included in the squad for the five-match T20I series against the Black Caps. The move is part of India’s broader plan to keep the pace spearhead fresh ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Jasprit Bumrah makes surprise nets appearance ahead of T20 World Cup
As part of his preparations, Bumrah made a surprise appearance at the Gujarat College Ground during a Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 match between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Sportstar reported. The pacer was seen warming up before bowling with a shortened run-up and later returning to his natural action, though he did not bowl at full intensity.
Bumrah has been a proven match-winner in T20Is, often shutting down one end and effectively reducing the game to a 16-over contest for the opposition. He has taken 103 wickets in 83 T20I matches at an average of 18.17, with an impressive economy rate of 6.39.
His consistency and impact were on full display at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where he claimed 15 wickets in eight matches and was named Player of the Tournament as India lifted the title.
In Test cricket, Bumrah has been equally formidable, picking up 234 wickets in 52 matches at an outstanding average of 19.79. His record includes 16 five-wicket hauls, 13 of which have come against top teams such as Australia, England, and South Africa.
The right-arm pacer has also excelled in ODIs, claiming 149 wickets in 89 matches at an average of 23.55 and an economy rate of 4.59. He played a key role in India’s run to the ICC World Cup 2023 final, finishing the tournament with 20 wickets.
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