Jasprit Bumrah selected for Asian Games despite injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:28 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Jasprit Bumrah has been included in India's squad for the 2026 Asian Games starting September 28 in Japan. Concerns have arisen regarding his workload management following a knee injury sustained in July. The decision to utilize him against teams like Nepal and second-string squads from Pakistan and Sri Lanka raises questions about the necessity of his participation, especially with a West Indies ODI series set to begin just one day earlier. Reports criticize the BCCI's decision, emphasizing the importance of keeping Bumrah fit for future international commitments, a Test series in New Zealand.
- •Bumrah's inclusion comes after rehabilitation from a knee injury sustained in England.
- •India's Asian Games campaign overlaps with an ODI series against the West Indies.
- •Criticism mounts over risking Bumrah in less competitive matches.
- •Reports suggest better options for managing senior players' workloads.
- •Akash Deep is being prepared for a Test series in New Zealand.
- 8:28 AMYahoo Sports — Jasprit Bumrah at Asian Games: Report raises serious questions over India star’s selection and injury risk after comeback
"A new report has raised serious concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's selection for the 2026 Asian Games, questioning workload management after his recent knee injury.
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