Umesh Yadav replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah in India's Test squad
Mumbai, Sept 24 (IBNS)Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has sustained a minor stress fracture in his lower back and has been ruled out of the upcoming Paytm Freedom Series for Gandhi-Mandela Trophy against South Africa.
The injury was detected during a routine radiological screening, the BCCI said in a statement.
He will now undergo rehabilitation at NCA and will be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team.
The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Umesh Yadav as Bumrah’s replacement.
India will play three Test matches against South Africa.
India’s squad for 3 Tests: Virat Kohli (Captain), Mayank Agarwal, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (Wicket-keeper), Wriddhiman Saha (Wicket-keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Shubman Gill
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