Jasprit Bumrah Unwell Ahead of India vs USA T20 World Cup Match, Will Not Be Rushed Back: Report
Jasprit Bumrah Misses India vs USA T20 World Cup Opener Due to Fever, Mohammed Siraj Set to Replace Him
Mumbai, Feb 7: India could be without star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against the USA at Wankhede Stadium tonight. Bumrah, who has developed a fever, did not participate in pre-match practice, and the team management has confirmed they will not rush his return, according to the Indian Express.
Siraj Returns to Playing XI
Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj, who joined the squad last night after replacing the injured Harshit Rana, is likely to make his first T20I appearance in nearly two years. With Washington Sundar still awaiting NCA clearance, Siraj is expected to lead India’s pace attack in Bumrah’s absence.
Ishan Kishan to Open
In the batting lineup, Ishan Kishan will replace Sanju Samson as India’s opener alongside Abhishek Sharma. Kishan has impressed with scores of 76 and 103 against New Zealand and recently smashed 53 off 20 balls in a warm-up match against South Africa.
India Eyes Historic Back-to-Back Titles
This match marks the first India vs USA T20I since the 2024 World Cup, where India narrowly escaped thanks to Suryakumar Yadav’s late heroics. India, the defending champions, aims to win consecutive T20 World Cups and lift the trophy on home soil for the first time, emulating the historic 2011 ODI World Cup triumph under MS Dhoni.
