Updated on: Aug 16, 2025 10:33 pm IST
Jasprit Bumrah confirms his status for the upcoming Asia Cup ahead of the key selection meeting in Mumbai.
Ajit Agarkar and the rest of the All India Men’s Senior Selection Committee will convene on Tuesday, August 19, to pick the 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. Ahead of the all-important meeting, pacer Jasprit Bumrah has confirmed his status for the eight-team tournament, beginning September 9. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav have received a major shot in the arm as Bumrah has confirmed his availability for the tournament.
According to the Indian Express, Bumrah has already informed the selectors about his willingness to play the tournament. Hence, he is all but set to be named in the squad.
“Bumrah has informed the selectors that he will be available for the Asia Cup selection. The selection committee will meet and discuss it when they meet next week,” the Indian Express quoted a source as saying.
Ever since the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah has been in the thick of the action as several former India cricketers have criticised the pacer for not being available for all five Tests.
Even before the start of the five-match series against England, it was made clear that Bumrah would just play three games due to workload management. However, the 31-year-old faced scrutiny following India’s win at the Oval without him. Mohammed Siraj and his playing all five games were used by some to put Bumrah under the scanner.
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