Jasprit Bumrah Likely to Miss Bangladesh Tests

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss India's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh due to workload management, as the Indian selectors prioritize his long-term fitness ahead of a demanding schedule that includes ten Tests in four months, five of which are against Australia. Meanwhile, veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to participate in the Duleep Trophy to gain match practice before the Test series, although Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin are set to be rested. Mohammad Shami is making a comeback after a long recovery and is anticipated to play in the Test series. The first Test against Bangladesh begins on September 19, and the BCCI is considering a brief camp in Chennai before the matches. The selectors are reportedly undecided about Bumrah's inclusion in the squad, which could impact the team's strategy, especially with spin-friendly conditions expected in the series. Additionally, Bumrah's absence might not be detrimental as the team has sufficient pace options in Shami and Siraj.