Jasprit Bumrah included in India's full-strength T20I squad for 2026 Asian Games
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Summary
Jasprit Bumrah has been selected in a full-strength India squad for the Men's T20 event at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The fast bowler was rested from T20I tours of Ireland and England (where ODIs took priority ahead of the 2027 World Cup) but is included in the 15-member Asian Games squad. Bumrah replaces Mohammed Siraj, who is part of the T20I squads for Ireland and England, while Prince Yadav (the 16th member of those squads) will not feature in the Asian Games.
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The selectors rested the fast bowler from the T20I tours of Ireland and England in June-July, with ODIs taking precedence in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup, but they have picked him in the 15-member squad for the Asian Games.
Bumrah takes the place of Mohammed Siraj, who is part of the T20I squads in Ireland and England.
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