IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah again for third ODI, Axar Patel not taking part in however might be match for WC warm-up video games

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will likely be obtainable for the third ODI in opposition to Australia after being given a one-match break however all-rounder Axar Patel will likely be given a number of extra days to get well from his quadricep tear forward of the World Cup, BCCI sources stated on Monday.

While Ravichandran Ashwin has executed decently in his two outings, the crew administration remains to be bullish concerning the health of Axar, the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder.

“The team management wants to give Axar full chance of recovery. His forearm and finger bruises have healed but may be in another few days, he would get fit for World Cup. India’s first match is on September 8 and hence there is time,” a BCCI supply stated forward of the match.

“As far as Ashwin is concerned, we now know that he is match fit and in rhythm. If Axar can’t make it, Ashwin walks in,” a BCCI supply aware about the event instructed PTI on situations of anonymity.

The last squad announcement is on September 27 and it’s understood that Axar nonetheless stays the crew administration’s best choice for the reserve spinner’s slot forward of the Tamil Nadu veteran. It is known that younger batting star Shubhman Gill and bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur have been given a number of days relaxation forward of the third ODI in Rajkot on Wednesday.

“As per rotation policy of the team, Bumrah, who was given a couple of days off to freshen up is back along with skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav. Gill, who has been playing continuously gets to cool his heels for 3-4 days along with Shardul Thakur,” the supply added.

Ruturaj, Mukesh launched for Asian Games

India’s Asian Games cricket crew captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who performed the primary two ODIs, have been launched from the squad as he’ll hyperlink up with the Hangzhou-bound outfit. Also launched is pacer Mukesh Kumar, who got here as cowl for Bumrah, who was given a break.

It is known that Washington Sundar can be supposed to go away on the night of the sport or the day after. While the Indian World Cup-bound crew will not have any travelling web bowlers, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar will likely be summoned as and when required.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published On:

Sep 25, 2023