Will Jasprit Bumrah Play IND vs ENG 5th Test In Dharamshala? Check Details
Team India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is expected to rejoin the Indian team for upcoming fifth and final IND vs ENG Test match, Cricbuzz reported.
India, 3-1 up in IND vs ENG five-match Test series, will face England for the final time in 5th Test, set to played at the HPCA stadium in Dharamshala.
Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah missed playing the 4th Test in Ranchi due to 'workload management'.
Ahead of the 4th Test, BCCI issued a statement explaining that Jasprit Bumrah was rested, taking into consideration the duration of the series and the extensive cricket he has participated in recently.
Despite missing the 4th Test, Jasprit Bumrah remains India's joint highest wicket-taker in IND vs ENG Test series, having claimed 17 wickets so far.
In Jasprit Bumrah's absence, Bengal bowler Akash Deep made his Test debut. He partnered with Mohammed Siraj in spearheading India's pace attack in 4th Test in Ranchi.
India has already won five-match Test series 3-1. Considering IND vs ENG 5th Test match status as a dead rubber, India is expected to implement a couple more changes. It is likely that a batter and a bowler will be rested for fifth Test in Dharamshala.