New Delhi: Pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who was expected to make a comeback into international cricket by the third Test of the four-match series, is now ruled out of the entire Test series, according to reports.
The BCCI are yet to announce the squads for the 3rd and 4th Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
It is worth mentioning that the Indian fast bowler was not named in the squad for the first two Tests against Australia as he was still recuperating from his back problem.
He was recuperating at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore.
Bumrah, who has not played in international cricket since the Asia Cup 2022 last year, is expected to play a big role for the Indian side as they host the 50-over ODI World Cup 2023 later this year. According to ‘The Telegraph’ newspaper, Bumrah will not join the squad for the final two matches of the series. He is currently at the NCA in Bengaluru as he rehabilitates from his back injury.
The 28-year-old has been out of action for the last 6 months due to a persistent back injury. He was named in the squad for the Sri Lanka ODIs last month but pulled out citing stiffness.
