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Jasprit Bumrah Returns to Red-Ball Action for India A in Lincoln
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 02:46 AM
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Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has rejoined the India A squad for a red‑ball match in Lincoln, marking his return to longer‑format cricket after a spell in limited‑overs games.
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to take the field for India A in a red‑ball fixture in Lincoln on Saturday, signalling his return to the longer format after a period focused on limited‑overs cricket.
The match, part of the India A tour of England, will see Bumrah face a strong English side in a two‑day game that serves as a preparation ground for upcoming international fixtures.
Bumrah’s inclusion comes after a brief hiatus from red‑ball cricket, during which he concentrated on training and playing in T20 and ODI formats.
Coaches and selectors view the opportunity as a chance to assess Bumrah’s endurance and skill against quality opposition, potentially paving the way for future Test selections.
Fans and analysts alike are keen to see how the left‑arm pacer adapts to the slower pitches and longer spells typical of red‑ball cricket.
The match, part of the India A tour of England, will see Bumrah face a strong English side in a two‑day game that serves as a preparation ground for upcoming international fixtures.
Bumrah’s inclusion comes after a brief hiatus from red‑ball cricket, during which he concentrated on training and playing in T20 and ODI formats.
Coaches and selectors view the opportunity as a chance to assess Bumrah’s endurance and skill against quality opposition, potentially paving the way for future Test selections.
Fans and analysts alike are keen to see how the left‑arm pacer adapts to the slower pitches and longer spells typical of red‑ball cricket.