Indian cricket team's star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah did not play in the third ODI against England at Lord's on Sunday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Bumrah suffered a left knee injury during the second ODI in Cardiff.
According to BCCI, Bumrah was hit on his left knee while fielding. The injury caused swelling, making him unavailable for the final match of the series.
BCCI Update: "Jasprit Bumrah had an impact injury on his left knee while fielding in the second ODI in Cardiff. He was not available for selection for the third ODI due to reactive swelling in his left knee."
Shubman Gill Confirms Bumrah's Injury
India captain Shubman Gill also confirmed that Bumrah was not fit to play the series decider.
Gill said the team hopes Bumrah recovers soon, as he is one of India's most important bowlers.
India Makes Three Big Changes
With Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar both unavailable, India made important changes to the playing XI.
- Prince Yadav replaced Jasprit Bumrah.
- Arshdeep Singh came in for Washington Sundar, who has a hamstring injury.
- KL Rahul returned after missing the second ODI due to illness, replacing Shivam Dube.
Gill explained that India wanted four fast bowlers because the Lord's pitch was expected to help pace bowlers more than spinners.
England Wins the Toss
England captain Harry Brook won the toss and decided to bat first.
Brook said the team wanted to score a big total and put pressure on India. He also praised Joe Root's batting in the previous match and hoped England could win the series trophy.
India Playing XI
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Ishan Kishan
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Axar Patel
- Gurnoor Brar
- Prince Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
England Playing XI
- Ben Duckett
- Jacob Bethell
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook (Captain)
- Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
- Sam Curran
- Will Jacks
- Gus Atkinson
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Josh Tongue
Will Bumrah Return Soon?
The BCCI has not shared a return date for Jasprit Bumrah. Fans will now wait for another medical update to know when India's pace star will be back on the field.