Asia Cup 2025: Team India faces Bumrah dilemma

India are set for the upcoming Asia Cup as the continental tournament starts from September 9. This marks India's first stint in a T20I competition post

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma era in the format.

As the nation prepares for a decent outing in the competition, the focus lies massively on their bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion in India's Asia Cup 2025 squad remains uncertain but leans toward a cautious approach due to recent injury concerns and ongoing workload management.

Bumrah missed the fifth Test against England at The Oval not due to workload alone, but because of a knee injury, which, while not severe enough to require surgery, has necessitated careful rehabilitation under BCCI medical supervision. This injury is a fresh setback following earlier back issues that required surgery earlier in 2025, contributing to limited game time this season.

Will Jasprit Bumrah be picked for Asia Cup?

The BCCI and team management are focused on preserving Bumrah's fitness, especially with major ICC events approaching, taking a long-term view on his workload to extend his career at the highest level.

Despite initial reports suggesting he might fully miss the Asia Cup due to this injury, recent updates indicate that Bumrah has been rested smartly to manage his workload and is currently on track to be considered for selection, with sufficient time to recover ahead of the tournament starting September 9, 2025. The final decision will likely weigh his fitness and readiness closer to the event, with the team prioritizing his long-term availability for marquee tournaments.

If Bumrah is ultimately not included in the Asia Cup squad, the responsibility of leading India's pace attack will likely fall on two key bowlers, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh. Siraj had a stellar outing in the Test series against England, while Arshdeep has proven to be an ace in the T20 format both in franchise and international cricket.