Jasprit Bumrah returns to England ODIs: How many 50-over tasks has he missed since World Cup 2023?

Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is set to make his much-awaited return to the Indian ODI side after being named in the 15-man squad for the three-match series against England starting on July 14.The top paceman, who was rested for the recently concluded series against Afghanistan as part of workload management, will lead the Indian bowling attack in English conditions.Bumrah’s comeback comes after a long spell of selection appearances in the 50-over format.The 32-year-old has missed eight ODI assignments since defeating India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, underscoring the BCCI’s cautious approach to managing the workload of one of its most valuable players.India played ODI series in South Africa and Sri Lanka in 2023-24 and 2024 without Bumrah.He also missed the home series against England, the 2025 Champions Trophy, the tour of Australia and the home contests against South Africa and New Zealand before sitting out the Afghanistan series earlier this month due to injuries and the BCCI’s plan to manage his workload properly.The decision to carefully manage Bumrah’s workload was influenced by his history of back injuries and the importance of keeping him fit for big tournaments and multi-format commitments.The fast bowler has often rested from bilateral duties to ensure he remains fit for stall action.With the pace of the ODI World Cup cycle continuing, Bumrah’s availability for the England series is a significant boost for India.His experience and ability to bat in all phases of the innings will be crucial in unfamiliar conditions.BCCI announced the squad on Sunday, Shubman Gill will be the captain and Shreyas Iyer will be the vice-captain.Senior batsman Virat Kohli has also returned to the squad, though his participation remains subject to fitness clearance following a hamstring injury sustained during IPL 2026.India’s ODI squad for England tour: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli*, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Ar Brashrshitor Shit Rana,

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