Why is Jasprit Bumrah not playing the third test? BCCI released a shocking update

Jasprit Bumrah not playing IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Team India has made a big change for the third test match against New Zealand. Many questions have arisen due to Jasprit Bumrah not being included in the playing eleven. On one hand, the Indian team is standing on the verge of a clean sweep against New Zealand and in such a situation, not playing Bumrah is definitely surprising. After all, what is the reason that Bumrah has not been kept in the playing eleven.

After the toss, Rohit Sharma explained the reason for Jasprit Bumrah not playing and said, “We know that we have not shown a good game in the series. Wankhede pitch looks in good condition, hopefully we will be able to get them out quickly.” Bumrah is not healthy yet, Mohammad Siraj has come in his place in the playing eleven. On the other hand, BCCI has also given a big update on Bumrah’s health. BCCI gave an update saying that Bumrah is suffering from viral infection, due to which he was not available for the third test.

UPDATE:

Mr Jasprit Bumrah has not fully recovered from his viral illness. He was unavailable for selection for the third Test in Mumbai.#TeamIndia , #INDvNZ , @IDFCFIRSTBank

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 1, 2024

Bumrah has been able to take only 3 wickets in 2 matches in the current series. Let us tell you that Bumrah’s fitness is very important for Team India because India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy is going to start from 22nd November. Mohammed Shami has not got a place in Team India’s squad for this upcoming series, in such a situation Bumrah will be leading the bowling attack.

New Zealand has also made 2 changes for the third and last test of the series. Captain Tom Latham told that Mitchell Santner is complaining of pain and Ish Sodhi has taken his place. Matt Henry has come in place of Tim Saudi, who has returned to the playing eleven after the first Test match.

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