Why is Jasprit Bumrah not playing JPN vs IND T20I match?
Jasprit Bumrah was expected to feature in JPN vs IND T20I match.
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India are taking on Japan in a historic one-off T20I at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday, September 22. The match is being played ahead of India’s men’s campaign at the Asian Games 2026 and also marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan.
The game was delayed for several hours due to a wet outfield after rain. However, the officials eventually confirmed a five-over-per-side contest. India won the toss, and Shreyas Iyer decided to bat first.
After several inspections at the Sano International Cricket Ground, the match has been reduced to five overs per side because of the wet outfield. The toss was held at 12 PM IST, with India choosing to bat first.
India have included several key T20 players in their XI, including Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma and Axar Patel. However, Jasprit Bumrah is not part of India’s playing XI for the one-off contest.
Why did Jasprit Bumrah miss JPN vs IND T20I match?
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the match as India manage his workload ahead of the Asian Games. With the game reduced to just five overs per side, India have decided not to use their key fast bowler in this one-off game.
Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur are the two specialist pacers in India’s XI, while Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Ravi Bishnoi will be the spin options.
The one-off T20I is an important preparation match for India before their Asian Games campaign. India are the defending champions and will be looking to retain their gold medal in the Asian Games 2026.
India recently won a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan by 3-0, with Abhishek Sharma hitting a record 30-ball century in the final game. Sanju Samson has also been in good form, making this team more lethal in the shorter format.
For Japan, meanwhile, this is a historic opportunity to play against India for the first time in international cricket. Despite the match being reduced to five overs per side, the contest remains an important occasion for both teams.
Why is Jasprit Bumrah not playing India vs Japan?
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the one-off T20I against Japan as India manage his workload ahead of the Asian Games 2026.
Is Jasprit Bumrah injured?
There is no injury reason mentioned for Bumrah’s absence. He has been rested for the five-over contest.
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