Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill working towards full fitness for Tests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill are focusing on recovery ahead of India’s two-Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. Bumrah will increase his bowling workload after an impact injury sustained during the ODI series in England. Gill is consulting outside specialists for a chronic neck issue, which previously sidelined him. Both players' fitness is crucial as India aims to qualify for the World Test Championship final. The team management is optimistic about Bumrah's readiness for the Galle Test and Gill's ongoing improvement.
- •Bumrah begins increasing bowling workload after injury.
- •Gill consulting specialists for chronic neck pain.
- •India's two-Test series in Sri Lanka starts August 15.
- •Bumrah's fitness crucial for World Test Championship hopes.
- •Galle Test readiness expected for Bumrah.
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill easing back to full fitness
"TOI understands that Bumrah will begin gradually increasing his bowling workload after suffering an impact injury during the ODI series in England, while Gill has sought help from specialists outside the BCCI for his chronic neck problem.
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