India vs Australia: Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested for Gabba test due to abdominal strain

Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested for the fourth test against Australia at Gabba. Image: BCCI

Xtra Time Web Desk: The injury-ravaged Indian team was dealt another blow on Tuesday as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the fourth Test against Australia due to an abdominal strain. Bumrah, key to India’s attack, sustained the strain during the drawn third Test in Sydney. It has been learnt that Bumrah’s scan reports showed a strain and the Indian team management does not want him to aggravate the injury, keeping in mind the upcoming four-Test series against England.
“Jasprit Bumrah suffered an an abdominal strain while fielding in Sydney. He is going to He is going to sit out of the Brisbane Test but is expected to be available against England,” a BCCI source said to PTI.