Jasprit Bumrah Set To Play Asia Cup 2025, Might Skip WI Test Opener

The announcement of Team India for Asia Cup 2025 is yet to be made, but even before that, the discussion on star bowler Jasprit Bumrah's presence raised many questions. He has been in the headlines for the last few months due to his fitness and workload management. After playing only three Test matches on the England tour, it was believed that Bumrah could also be rested from the Asia Cup 2025, but the latest reports are completely changing this story.

According to the latest reports, the selectors are in favor of including Bumrah in the 2025 Asia Cup. This time the tournament will be played in T20 format. In such a situation, this tournament will be an important opportunity for Team India to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026.

India had won the last Asia Cup 2023, and this time again the team will try their best to defend the title too. Bumrah's presence will not only strengthen the bowling attack but will also create psychological pressure on the opposing teams. The special thing is that before the start of the tournament, he will have gotten about one and a half months of rest, due to which there is less concern about his fitness.

While Bumrah's return is almost certain, the selectors will also have their eyes on Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The selection of these two young batsmen can play an important role in balancing the team's batting lineup. According to the report, Bumrah can be rested from the first match of the Test series against the West Indies due to the Asia Cup 2025. The final of the Asia Cup will be played on September 28, while the first Test between India and the West Indies will start on October 2. In such a situation, he will have limited recovery time.

The selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar can announce Team India by August 19. However, the final decision will depend on the fitness report of all the players, including captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Hardik Pandya. The Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 28 September. The eyes of Indian cricket fans are now fixed on whether Bumrah will be able to lead the team to the title once again with his sharp bowling.