Asian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah seemingly set to miss Asia Cup 2025, according to press reports
India's star fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, might miss the upcoming ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), due to workload management and strategic rest.
Bumrah, who claimed 14 wickets in the three Tests he played during the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, was released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the fifth Test match to manage his workload and prevent injury. This decision has cast doubt on his availability for the Asia Cup.
According to a source close to the BCCI, Bumrah may miss the Asia Cup to ensure his fitness for upcoming international commitments, including the possible Test series against the West Indies starting October 2. However, the source did not provide a definitive answer on whether Bumrah will indeed miss the Asia Cup.
Cricket experts like Aakash Chopra have expressed doubts about Bumrah's participation in the Asia Cup. If Bumrah skips the final Test match against England, he should be available for the tournament; however, the workload management plan and team selection might result in him being rested.
The BCCI's management strategy has been to limit Bumrah to three Tests out of five against England to avoid recurrence of past injuries, and his non-inclusion in the Asia Cup squad aligns with this approach.
There is also consideration that if Bumrah plays in the Asia Cup and India advances to the final, it would be nearly impossible for him to also participate in the West Indies series in October. Therefore, selectors may prefer to rest him during the Asia Cup and have him available later for Tests and other formats.
The Asia Cup concludes on September 28, two days before the first Test against the West Indies. The BCCI source also stated that there are World Test Championship points at stake for India. However, the source did not specify whether Bumrah would be available for the South Africa Tests if he decides to miss the Asia Cup 2025.
On a positive note, Bumrah can play the T20 series against New Zealand in January, which will serve as a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup. The series against New Zealand in January provides a potential opportunity for Bumrah to prepare for the T20 World Cup.
[1] India News [2] Cricket Country [3] ESPN Cricinfo
[1] Given Bumrah's potential absence from the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025 due to workload management, sports enthusiasts might finds updates on his status a top news item in India News.
[2] Cricket Country could provide comprehensive analysis and updates on whether Jasprit Bumrah will participate in the Asia Cup 2025, considering his important role in the Indian cricket team's sports performances, particularly in football-like games like football (cricket).
