Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel have been excluded from the Indian team’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022, which is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the end of this month.
The duo has failed to recover from injuries and will be taking more time off at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for rehabilitation purposes.
Harshal has featured for India in all games when he has been fit. He has played in 17 matches, picking up 23 wickets at an economy of 8.58. However, the 31-year-old has not been picked due to an injury. “Bumrah and Harshal Patel were not available for selection owing to injuries. They are currently undergoing rehab at the NCA in Bengaluru,” read the BCCI release. Harshal has been suffering from a side strain, hence misses out on the selection.
Both Bumrah and Harshal are key bowlers for India in World Cup. Their good health is key to India’s success as India aim for their second World Cup trophy in Australia. Their absence gives the likes of Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan a chance to continue the good work they have been doing.
All eyes will also be on Virat Kohli, who has been out of form for many seasons now. He took a break and India’s first game of the Asia Cup vs Pakistan will be also be his first game after the long break from international cricket. India will be hoping he comes back to form in the first match itself to increase the chane of the defending champions.
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