Team India is currently on a tour of Sri Lanka, where the two teams will play a two-match Test series. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was originally part of Team India for this series, but he was later ruled out due to injury. Bumrah was injured during the ODI series on the England tour. Following Bumrah’s absence, Aaqib Nabi has been included in the Indian team. Bumrah’s absence is certainly a major blow to Team India, but statistics from the past few years show that even in his absence, the Indian team has achieved many memorable victories.
Bumrah’s unique bowling action makes him one of the most dangerous fast bowlers in the world, but it also puts additional strain on his back and knees. This is why he has been plagued by injuries from time to time. However, his absence has given several young fast bowlers the opportunity to prove their mettle.
Now due to which injury is Bumrah out?
Jasprit Bumrah will miss the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a knee injury. With his absence, the Indian fast bowling attack will now rest with Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and the recently inducted young Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aaqib Nabi. This series is considered a major opportunity for young players to prove themselves at the international level.
How has India’s Test record been without Bumrah?
Since Jasprit Bumrah’s Test debut in 2018, the Indian team has played 26-27 Test matches without him. India’s performance in these matches has been quite impressive. India has won approximately 18-19 Test matches and lost only five. These statistics show that the Indian team has maintained its winning ability even in Bumrah’s absence.
Most of the Test matches played without Bumrah were played in India’s home conditions or against weaker teams. Due to the greater effectiveness of spin bowlers on home pitches, Team India performed exceptionally well and maintained a high win percentage.
When did you feel the absence of Bumrah?
Fast bowlers play a crucial role in SENA countries like South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia. Bumrah’s absence on such tours clearly impacted the Indian team’s performance. Nevertheless, India surprised the cricketing world by registering some historic victories in his absence. These included the memorable victories at the Gabba Test in 2021 and the Edgbaston Test in 2025.
Has Bumrah played in Sri Lanka before?
Interestingly, Jasprit Bumrah has not played a single Test match on Sri Lankan soil in his entire Test career. He made his Test debut in 2018, while India’s last Test tour of Sri Lanka was in 2017. In that series, the Indian team defeated the hosts 3-0. At that time, Bumrah was playing only limited-overs cricket and had not yet made his Test debut.
Although Bumrah hasn’t played a Test match in Sri Lanka, he has performed exceptionally well against Sri Lanka in India. So far, he has played two Test matches against Sri Lanka in India, taking 10 wickets. His accurate line and length and lethal yorker have troubled the Sri Lankan batsmen on several occasions.