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Why Jasprit Bumrah was dropped from Indias T20 squad against New Zealand
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News18•07-10-2026, 18:24
Why Jasprit Bumrah was dropped from Indias T20 squad against New Zealand
- •Jasprit Bumrah is missing from the Indian T20 squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand and West Indies.
- •The BCCI is actively managing Bumrah's workload with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind to prevent any injuries.
- •Bumrah is expected to return and play in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
- •Resting Bumrah also allows the team management to test and evaluate other bowling options for future tournaments.
Key Questions Answered
BCCI is managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload to prevent injuries ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, keeping him fully rested from bilateral T20 series. Additionally, this break allows the team management to test other bowling options.
Shreyas Iyer is the captain of the Indian team for the five-match T20 series against New Zealand. The squad also features Tilak Varma as the vice-captain alongside various new and experienced players.
The five-match T20 series between India and New Zealand begins on October 22, 2026, with the first match taking place in Christchurch. Experienced fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has also made his comeback to the squad after four years.
