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IND vs NZ: Bumrah fully fit yet will miss ODI series, BCCI reveals why
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News18•15-10-2026, 19:17
IND vs NZ: Bumrah fully fit yet will miss ODI series, BCCI reveals why
- •Jasprit Bumrah is fully fit but will not be selected for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
- •The decision has been made to prioritize his workload ahead of the crucial 5-Test series against Australia.
- •Bumrah has already started his red-ball cricket preparation in Ahmedabad and will visit the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- •BCCI sources state that keeping the bowling spearhead fresh for major Test assignments is the top priority.
- •The selection committee is currently awaiting fitness reports for Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, and Rishabh Pant before announcing the squads.
Key Questions Answered
Although Jasprit Bumrah is fully fit, the BCCI decided to rest him for the ODI series to prioritize his workload for the crucial upcoming five-Test series against Australia.
Team India will play a five-match T20I series, followed by a five-match ODI series, and conclude the tour with a two-Test series starting on October 22.
The selection committee is currently awaiting the fitness test reports of players like Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, and Rishabh Pant before announcing the squads in the coming days.
