Although Jasprit Bumrah‘s workload management issue has been discussed, particularly in Test cricket, his participation in white-ball internationals has never been seen as an issue in recent years. Jasprit Bumrah will not be considered for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates, according to a recent development.
Due to his recuperation, Jasprit Bumrah was also unable to participate in the UAE’s hosting of India’s final international competition, the Champions Trophy 2025. Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector, and head coach Gautam Gambhir are allegedly considering excluding Bumrah from the continental event as well. India will concentrate on keeping their frontline pacers healthy and prepared for the forthcoming red-ball assignments against South Africa and the West Indies now that a pivotal World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle is well under way.
Although Jasprit Bumrah enjoys Test cricket and there are World Test Championship points up for grabs, it will be a difficult decision. NDTV Sports cited a source close to the BCCI and the Indian selection committee as stating, “As far as T20 is concerned, he can play the series against New Zealand in January, which will be a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup.”
“Jasprit Bumrah cannot play against the West Indies in Ahmedabad if he participates in the Asia Cup and India advances to the final.
Naturally, the question is whether Bumrah is needed against the West Indies or if he should play the two Test matches against South Africa in the Asia Cup after a month off. Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar will have to make that decision,” the source continued.
The Indian team is in Group A with bitter rivals Pakistan, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates for the Asia Cup 2025, which is scheduled to begin on September 9. The two-match series against the West Indies, which will also be India’s first series in their domestic calendar, will start on October 2, thus after the conclusion of this major T20 tournament, the Indian side will turn its attention to playing in white.
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