SHOCK BOMBSHELL: Jasprit Bumrah AXED from India Squad for Fifth Test – Real Reason Finally Revealed!
Jasprit Bumrah’s OVAL Absence Sends Shockwaves – Here’s Why India’s Pace Spearhead Was Officially Released
India’s fast-bowling engine room just blew a gasket! In a move that’s left cricket fans stunned, Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s squad ahead of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, bringing a premature end to his campaign in the high-stakes Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
The BCCI’s official statement, coming midway through the series decider, confirmed: “Mr Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s squad for the fifth Test of the series against England. The fifth and final Test is underway at Kennington Oval, London.” With this, India took the field without their biggest weapon, placing the pace burden on the likes of Siraj, Akash Deep, and Prasidh Krishna—a massive gamble with the series on the line.
Fans are asking: Why was Bumrah left out when India needed him most? The answer is a tale of planning, science, and respect for a fragile body. As assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate put it, Bumrah was only ever going to play three Tests on this tour, a decision made in consultation with the bowler himself and medical staff. “He did say he was going to play three games. He left it up to us which three he played. We’ve tried to manage the situation. It’s quite a complex issue, but we want to respect where his body is at,” Ten Doeschate revealed after Day 1. With 119.4 overs across three matches—on back-to-back green, seamer-friendly wickets—Bumrah’s workload was closely monitored, considering his history of injuries and back surgery.
The statistics tell their own story: Bumrah bagged 14 wickets in his three Tests, including two five-wicket hauls at a remarkable average of 26—putting him just behind England captain Ben Stokes in the series’ wicket charts. His most memorable spell came at Lord’s, earning him a slot on the Honours Board and carrying India almost single-handedly at times.
Still, the decision to release him was met with debate and disappointment, especially as conditions at The Oval were perfect for fast bowling. But management stuck to their guns, emphasizing long-term fitness over short-term desperation. Ten Doeschate dismissed any talk of Bumrah “picking and choosing” games—insisting the star pacer’s tremendous effort and honesty with his limits have been central to India’s campaign.
With the squad reshuffled—Shubman Gill captaining and KL Rahul as vice-captain—India ended their first innings under pressure, and eyes turned to the replacement bowlers to see if they could rise to the colossal challenge left by Bumrah’s absence.
This Oval Test could define not just the series, but India’s planning for future tours—and whether strict workload management pays off at the highest level.
