World No. 1 Test bowler Jasprit Bumrah was included in India’s Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka in August on Tuesday (July 28), although his participation was subject to fitness. However, a report has suggested that he is likely to be fit for the series opener.
The first Test between India and Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played in Galle from August 15 to 19, while the second match will be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club from August 23 to 27.
Bumrah is taking a cautious approach to regaining full fitness ahead of India’s tour of Sri Lanka.
The report added that Bumrah will begin gradually increasing his bowling workload after suffering an impact injury during the ODI series against England. The Indian medical team is confident that he will be fit for the first Test.
“Bumrah will start bowling this week and his workload will be gradually increased. He needs to get used to bowling longer spells again. The medical team at the CoE will be closely monitoring it, and the initial reports are that he should be good to start the first Test,” a BCCI source told TOI.
“These two Test matches are very important for India. Dropping even one Test here will put immense pressure on the team to qualify for the WTC final next year. That’s why the team management wants Bumrah to be available in prime shape for the series,” the source added.
