India received significant support from the Asian Cup and Pace -Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah allegedly made available for selection for a continental tournament. According to an Indian Express 31 -year -old quick pitch, a selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar reported that he was fully fit and appears eagerly in the T20 tournament, scheduled for next month in SAE.
Selectors are expected to meet in Mumbai on Tuesday, August 19 to name a group. “Bumrah reported selectors that it would be available for the selection of the Asia Cup. The selection committee will meet it and discuss it when they meet next week,” the source said.
Bumrah did not happen for India in cricket white ball since last year’s T20 World Championship, where he played a key role in leading Rohit Sharma to fame. In the final in Bridgetown in Barbados, he returned characters 2 for 18 against South Africa to help India bring a dramatic victory.
Recently, Bumrah was released from the test group For the decisive fifth match of the Anderson-Dendulkar trophar, the team management decided to manage its workload. Senior Pacer played three of the first four tests and claimed two five goals and a bowling total of 119.4 overs in the entire series. His absence in the final test, however, ruled the debate of his condition, especially after the back injuries held him before work for four months at the beginning of this year.
Since the Asia Cup is played in T20 format, such concerns are expected to be less urgent. Bumrah will only have to mix a maximum of four exceeded to the match with three to four days of rest between accessories in the group phase is unlikely that his workload would be a problem. Importantly, it will also have a almost 40 -day break between his latest test performances in England and the Indian opening match of the tournament.
India, which could face Pakistan from the arch Pakistan, is expected to travel to UAE in time. While the BCCI floated the idea of a preparatory camp in Bengalur, the leadership preferred to arrive in the Emirates a few days in advance to acclimatize the conditions.
“Instead of having a camp here, the team will fly by three to four days to get a decent practice before the start,” said the Indian Express source.
The return to Burah is likely to be a decisive lift for India because it seeks to defend the crown of Asia Cup and put the momentum before the World Cup T20 this year.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
August 17, 2025
