Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of England vs India fifth Test at The Oval
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the England vs India fifth Test at The Oval. The BCCI medical team advised the fast bowler to rest to protect his back and preserve long-term fitness. This absence is a major setback for India as they attempt to level the series.
Bumrah injury forces India to rethink bowling attack
India’s management had already planned Bumrah’s workload for the England vs India series. He featured in the first, third and fourth Tests but sat out the second. His pace dropped during the Old Trafford match, and he bowled 33 overs with minimal success. Because of these concerns, India decided not to risk further injury by playing him in the final Test.
Akash Deep set to replace Bumrah at The Oval
Akash Deep is the leading candidate to fill Bumrah’s spot. He produced a brilliant ten-wicket match haul at Edgbaston, including a career-best 6 for 99. Although he struggled at Lord’s, his form in training this week looked sharp. Conditions at The Oval favour seamers, so Akash could deliver a big performance.
India face tough choices for the England vs India fifth Test
Mohammed Siraj will spearhead the pace attack once again. He has already bowled 139 overs in the series but remains India’s most reliable fast bowler. Prasidh Krishna and Arshdeep Singh are fighting for the third seamer’s role, while Shardul Thakur may be kept for batting depth. Given the grassy surface and cloudy conditions, Kuldeep Yadav is unlikely to play.
Final selection decisions crucial for India at The Oval
Dhruv Jurel will take over wicketkeeping duties from Rishabh Pant, while Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar are expected to handle spin duties. Fast bowlers have dominated at The Oval this season, so India must carefully balance their line-up. With the England vs India series on the line, every selection decision could be decisive.
