Bumrah Skips Vijay Hazare Trophy for Rest, BCCI Grants Exception

• BCCI mandates domestic play for Indian players not on national duty, with Kohli and Rohit set to feature.
• Jasprit Bumrah will not play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Gujarat, confirmed by GCA Secretary Anil Patel.
• Bumrah is resting due to workload management, having suffered two back injuries in the last three years.
• BCCI made an exception for Bumrah to keep him fit for major events, including the upcoming T20 World Cup.
• Bumrah is expected to return for the T20I series against New Zealand in January 2026.

Why It Matters: Jasprit Bumrah will miss the Vijay Hazare Trophy for rest, with BCCI making an exception for his workload.