Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Jasprit Bumrah will miss India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to knee swelling. His ongoing fitness issues have raised concerns over India’s injury management, particularly as the team prepares for crucial fixtures in the World Test Championship. Former batter Subramaniam Badrinath highlighted the importance of workload management and continuous monitoring of player fitness. He clarified that the Centre of Excellence's role is to inform the team about player health, while final selection decisions are made by the captain, coach, and selectors. India's injury list includes several other key players as they navigate this challenging phase.
- •Bumrah sidelined from Sri Lanka Test series with knee swelling.
- •Significant injury concerns for multiple players across formats.
- •Subramaniam Badrinath stresses the COE's advisory role.
- •Fitness management critical as India approaches a busy schedule.
- •Badrinath emphasizes varied nature of players' injuries.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I don't know who made the decision’: Ex-India batter on Jasprit Bumrah's workload and CoE scrutiny
"India's growing injury list has placed the Centre of Excellence under scrutiny. Several key players are currently dealing with various fitness issues and injuries. Jasprit Bumrah's knee swelling has led to his absence from the Sri Lanka Test series. Former batter Subramaniam Badrinath clarified the COE's role in providing player information. He stressed workload management and consistent monitoring are crucial for player fitness.
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