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Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:41 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka
Summary

Jasprit Bumrah will not participate in India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning on August 15 in Galle, due to ongoing discomfort in his left knee. The decision was made after the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s medical team determined that rushing his recovery would pose a significant risk. Although Bumrah had received a cortisone injection last month, his recovery has been slower than initially projected. Auqib Nabi emerges as the frontrunner to replace him in the squad.

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  • •Bumrah experiences discomfort in his left knee.
  • •The Test series starts on August 15 in Galle.
  • •BCCI prioritizes Bumrah's full recovery over immediate return.
  • •Auqib Nabi is favored to replace Bumrah.
  • •Bumrah received a cortisone injection to aid recovery.
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  • 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests! Front-runners to replace the Indian pacer listed
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Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to left knee discomfort.

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