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Jasprit Bumrah advised to take year-long break for injuries recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:16 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Jasprit Bumrah advised to take year-long break for injuries recovery
Summary

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to pass a fitness test. Medical experts suggest he take an extended break of up to one year to fully recover from ongoing injury issues. His absence continues a troubling pattern, as he has frequently missed matches since 2025. Former players Karsan Ghavri and Raju Kulkarni propose different approaches to handle his workload, including focusing solely on Test cricket or taking a significant break to ensure full recovery.

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  • •Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka series after failed fitness test
  • •Medical experts recommend up to one year off
  • •Frequent injury-related absences since 2025
  • •Ghavri suggests an extended break for full recovery
  • •Kulkarni proposes limiting Bumrah to Test cricket only
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  • 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — 'Take a break': Jasprit Bumrah told not to play for upto one year to fully recover from his injuries
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Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series as medical experts advise extended rest and rehab to prevent a major breakdown.

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