Ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah was not named in the playing XI for the third and final ODI against England due to a knee injury he picked up in the previous match at Cardiff. India captain Shubman Gill confirmed at the toss that the pacer would indeed miss the series decider. Shortly after Gill’s confirmation, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) also provided an injury update on the 32-year-old.
According to the BCCI’s update, Bumrah sustained an impact injury in Cardiff while fielding and was therefore not available for selection. The spokesperson also confirmed reactive swelling in his left knee.
Ahead of the toss for the third ODI, Bumrah was spotted having a discussion with captain Shubman Gill and senior batter Virat Kohli. In the two matches, the pacer played against England, and he returned with two wickets.
The series against England marked Bumrah’s first ODI assignment since the World Cup final loss in Ahmedabad in November 2023. The premier bowler was previously rested for the T20I series against Ireland and England, and he will also miss the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, beginning Thursday, July 23.
What happened at the toss?
For the series decider at Lord’s, England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to bat. India made three changes to their playing XI, bringing in