Overview

• Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said it is unlikely Jasprit Bumrah will be rested and indicated he is expected to play the two Tests starting 2 October in Ahmedabad.
• The Ajit Agarkar-led panel is scheduled to name the Test squad on 24 September with Bumrah’s workload a central discussion point.
• Doeschate framed the Asia Cup as preparation, noting Bumrah could total about 25–26 overs in the tournament ahead of the red-ball series.
• With Rishabh Pant still out, Dhruv Jurel is expected to take the gloves with N Jagadeesan likely to be the reserve wicketkeeper, according to local reports.
• Ravindra Jadeja is undergoing fitness clearance at the CoE, and India A all-rounder Manav Suthar is under consideration as an additional spin option.