Jasprit Bumrah has begun red-ball training in Ahmedabad, gearing up for India's packed schedule. He will play in the ODI series against England starting on July 14.
What happened?
Jasprit Bumrah shared pictures of his intense training session on Instagram, bowling with the red SG ball. His teammates from the Gujarat domestic set-up watched him train.
Why it matters for Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah's form will be vital in increasing India's chances of sealing a spot in the World Test Championship title clash. He has picked 234 wickets in 52 Test matches and 149 scalps in 89 ODI games.
What comes next?
India will play a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka from August 15 to 27, followed by a challenging two-match away Test series against New Zealand starting on November 19. Bumrah's services will be much needed in these matches.
Jasprit Bumrah was rested from the T20I series against Ireland and England but will play in the three-match ODI series against England. He missed out on playing in ODIs due to workload management reasons after the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
Bumrah will feature in the Asian Games men's T20 cricket games in Japan in September. His red-ball training in Ahmedabad is a significant step towards preparing for the upcoming matches.
India is currently at the fifth spot in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 48.15 after nine matches. Bumrah's performance will be crucial in helping his team move up the rankings.
The Test tour of Sri Lanka will be Bumrah's first time playing red-ball games in the island nation. He will look to make a strong impact and help India win the series.
Jasprit Bumrah's training session in Ahmedabad was intense, with him bowling with the red SG ball. His teammates were impressed with his pace and accuracy.
Bumrah's return to the ODI format will be closely watched, given his impressive record in the format. He will look to make a strong comeback and help India win the series against England.
The upcoming matches will be a challenging test for Jasprit Bumrah and the Indian team. They will need to perform well to boost their chances of winning the World Test Championship and the ODI series.