Bumrah to Miss India's T20 World Cup Opener Due to Viral Fever: Report

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News18•07-02-2026, 07:53
Bumrah to Miss India's T20 World Cup Opener Due to Viral Fever: Report
- •Jasprit Bumrah is reportedly set to miss India's opening T20 World Cup match against the USA due to viral fever.
- •Bumrah was present at India's training session but did not participate, raising concerns about his fitness.
- •Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the tournament due to a knee injury sustained during a warm-up match.
- •Mohammed Siraj has been named as Rana's replacement and is likely to play in Bumrah's absence.
- •India faces fitness concerns with only 13 fully fit players and Washington Sundar awaiting clearance.
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