Sunil Gavaskar suggests Asian Games for Jasprit Bumrah's return to form
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:39 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has backed the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah in the squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The pacer has been sidelined since July following a left knee injury sustained during an ODI against England. Gavaskar maintains that the tournament serves as a necessary platform for Bumrah to accumulate competitive overs before India's tour of New Zealand. While Shreyas Iyer faces scrutiny following recent T20I results, Gavaskar expressed support for his leadership role. India faces a competitive field, with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan expected to challenge the title defense. The event also provides a development opportunity for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to compete alongside established athletes.
- •Jasprit Bumrah remains sidelined from competitive cricket after a knee injury in July.
- •Sunil Gavaskar advocates for the Asian Games to help bowlers regain rhythm.
- •Shreyas Iyer continues as captain despite a difficult recent run in T20I matches.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in the squad to gain international experience.
- •India faces a challenging field featuring Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.
- 8:39 AMYahoo Sports — Picking Bumrah for Asian Games is a good idea: Sunil Gavaskar
"With the Asian Games in Japan beginning later this month, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes the tournament could provide Bumrah with valuable game time ahead of India's next major assignment, the New Zealand tour.
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