Bumrah’s surprise Asia Cup 2025 return changes everything, and someone big might now miss out.
Just when everyone thought Jasprit Bumrah would be rested through the Asia Cup 2025, a twist in the tale has left selectors scrambling—and it might come at someone else’s expense.
As per a PTI report, Jasprit Bumrah’s Asia Cup 2025 participation is now very much on the cards. The move marks a shift from previous indications that the spearhead would skip the tournament to manage his workload. Now, with the Asia Cup set to begin on September 9, this possible U-turn could reshape India’s plans—and fast.
With that said, we cannot ignore the fact that Bumrah has been handled with gloves ever since he strained his back during the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This was recently observed in the England test series, where he has only featured in three of the five test matches in play but comes out as the highest wicket taker of the Indian team, taking 14 wickets. Such is the kind of an impact we are speaking of.
At that, however, there is a price. To ensure that he does not lose fitness, the fast bowler is likely to skip the first Test against the West Indies, which is to be played later this month, on October 2-6, at the Narendra Modi Stadium. It is a trade-off.
“This isn’t just about one player coming back,” a source close to the situation told PTI. “It could shift the balance of the whole squad.”
That statement alone? Enough to stir up dressing room chatter.
In fact, the ripple effect is already being felt. Shubman Gill is now tipped to take over as vice-captain under Suryakumar Yadav, likely displacing Axar Patel from the leadership group—and possibly the XI. The top order seems untouchable, with names like Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Hardik Pandya reportedly safe.
The final call on the Jasprit Bumrah Asia Cup 2025 squad hinges on a medical bulletin from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. That’s expected by August 19 or 20—and once that drops, selectors won’t have much time to think.
Let’s just say: Bumrah’s comeback may be good news for fans, but it’s giving selectors a fresh headache.
