Jasprit Bumrah RULED OUT of T20 World Cup 2026.....

Jasprit Bumrah RULED OUT of the T20 World Cup 2026 match vs USA in a colossal blow for Team India: The countdown for the 2026 T20 World Cup ends, with just a couple of hours left until the mega event in India and Sri Lanka. India, who are favourites to win the competition, will take the field against the USA. Ahead of the match, the Men in Blue have struck with a setback; Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the first game of the competition.

The star India pacer has been leading the attack for the T20 World Champions across formats. He has been down with viral fever ahead of the game against the USA. As per reports in the Indian Express, India will not take any risks with Jasprit Bumrah will be given rest by the team management. He might not be needed in the first game, given the USA's weaker opponent and will be replaced by Mohammed Siraj in the side.

Jasprit Bumrah has been a star for India

Jasprit Bumrah has been the mainstay for the Men in Blue and was the Player of the Tournament in the previous edition of the T20 World Cup, and helped India to secure their second T20 title in the West Indies and the USA. He picked up 15 wickets in the last competition at a brilliant average of 8.26 and an economy of 4.17.

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Overall, Jasprit Bumrah has picked up 107 wickets in the shortest format in 87 matches, with his average down to 18.82 and an economy of 6.54. This has been the reason for him to become so effective even in the shortest format, with his ability to bowl in any situation of the game. The stats showcase how important Bumrah has been for Suryakumar Yadav’s side.

India not to risk Jasprit Bumrah

Last evening, he arrived for the training session; however, he did not train with the team. India would cottonwrap their star pacer ahead of their all-important game next weekend against arch-rivals Pakistan. After Bumrah’s fever, India now has 13 members in the squad fit to play, as Harshit Rana has been ruled out, and Washington Sundar is still recovering.

Mohammed Siraj, who has been named as the replacement for Harshit Rana, is yet to join the team ahead of the first match. India has just lost a match in their last 5 T20Is. This showcases their dominance in the shortest format of the game. In the warm-up match against South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav’s men struck at a blistering pace, scoring 240/5.

India openers to set the tone

Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma are set to open the innings for the Men in Blue. The two flamboyant left-handed batters have been in terrific form for the side and have been striking at a good pace.

They would love to give India a good start on their first game and help the side post a massive total. India will be taking the field in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, at 7:00 PM IST.

India squad (updated after Harshit Rana's injury)

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