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Jasprit Bumrah to miss New Zealand ODIs despite being fully fit as team management eyes Test series

Jasprit Bumrah is set to skip the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with the team management prioritising his availability for the upcoming Test assignments.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:48 AM
Jasprit Bumrah to miss New Zealand ODIs despite being fully fit as team management eyes Test series
Key Things to Know
  • Jasprit Bumrah will miss India's five-match ODI series against New Zealand for workload management.
  • Bumrah is fully fit and has started red-ball preparations in Ahmedabad.
  • He is scheduled to play in an India A fixture beginning November 6.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss India's upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand despite being fully fit. Team management has opted to rest the fast bowler from white-ball duties to manage his workload and prioritize his availability for red-ball cricket.

Bumrah will prepare for the Test series with training in Ahmedabad, a fitness assessment at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, and an India A appearance starting November 6. India aims to keep him fresh for the crucial World Test Championship matches against New Zealand and the subsequent Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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