New Delhi: Ahead of the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia, big news has come out about Team India. Fast bowlers Mohammad Siraj and Umran Malik are likely to leave for Australia with Team India for the T20 World Cup. Due to the injury of Jasprit Bumrah, the BCCI is planning to send these two players with the team.
According to the latest BCCI update, Jasprit Bumrah has not been ruled out of the World Cup, but his back pain problem is serious. At the same time, in view of the importance of Bumrah, the Indian Cricket Board wants to take more time for his replacement.
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According to Star Sports, BCCI is likely to send Mohammad Siraj and Umran Malik to Australia as backup players. While Mohammed Shami has already been kept in the reserve players for the World Cup. In such a situation, if Bumrah is out of the World Cup, then which one of Mohammed Shami or Mohammad Siraj can be included in the team of 15 members.
Siraj’s chances of playing increased
It is noteworthy that Mohammad Siraj has been included in the squad as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the two T20 matches against South Africa. This has increased his chances of being included in the 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami was part of the squad for the T20I series against South Africa. But due to being Corona positive, he has been out of this series.