Jasprit Bumrah ready to return to Test cricket after 9 months, India’s bowling will get a new edge on Sri Lanka tour

New Delhi . Indian cricket team’s leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is preparing to return to Test cricket once again after a long gap. His return in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in August is considered almost certain. In such a situation, the Indian bowling attack is expected to get a lot of strength.

This Test series between India and Sri Lanka will be an important part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. The first match will be played in Galle from 15 to 19 August, while the second Test will be held in Colombo from 23 to 27 August. Both teams would like to strengthen their position in the World Test Championship points table by winning this series.

Jasprit Bumrah has not played any Test match for India for the last nine months. He played his last Test match against South Africa in November 2025. After this, he was played only limited international cricket keeping workload management and fitness in mind. Now he seems ready to return to red ball cricket with full preparation.

In recent times, Bumrah has started practicing with the red ball. His preparations have indicated that he is fully fit for the upcoming Test series. The Indian team management also seems confident about the return of the experienced fast bowler, as his experience and influence in foreign conditions is considered very important for the team.

Bumrah is recognized across the world for his precise line-length, lethal yorkers and his ability to take wickets with both the new and old balls. His ability to put pressure on the batsmen even in difficult conditions is considered the biggest strength of Indian bowling. His record on foreign tours has also been consistently impressive.

In Test cricket, Bumrah has so far taken 234 wickets in 52 matches. During this period, he has achieved the feat of taking five or more wickets in an innings 16 times. His performance has also been excellent in limited overs cricket, where he has consistently delivered match-winning performances in ODI and T20 international cricket.

Before the Sri Lanka tour, Bumrah will also be a part of the Indian team in the ODI series against England. After this his entire focus will be on Test cricket. This series is considered very important for India in the upcoming World Test Championship campaign, because better performance in the initial matches can give the team a strong position in the points table.

The Indian team will be eyeing to give a new direction to its campaign with a win on this tour. In such a situation, the return of an experienced and reliable fast bowler like Jasprit Bumrah is being considered as the biggest positive news for the team. His presence will not only strengthen the bowling attack but will also prove to be an important source of inspiration and guidance for the young bowlers.