Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of 3rd ODI vs England due to knee injury

Jasprit Bumrah will not play in the third and final ODI against England at Lord’s on July 23, 2026, due to a knee injury sustained during the previous match in Cardiff. India captain Shubman Gill confirmed the pacer’s absence at the toss, and the BCCI later issued an injury update stating Bumrah suffered an impact injury while fielding, resulting in reactive swelling in his left knee.

What happened during the match?

Bumrah was seen discussing tactics with Gill and Virat Kohli before the toss, but his participation was ruled out due to the injury. The 32-year-old had played the first two ODIs against England, taking two wickets. This series marked his return to ODIs since India’s World Cup final defeat in November 2023. He was also rested for the T20I series against Ireland and England and will miss the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe starting July 23.

Why is this significant for Jasprit Bumrah?

The injury comes at a crucial time for Bumrah, who was making his comeback after a long break. His absence weakens India’s bowling attack, especially in a high-stakes series decider. The team had to make multiple changes, including bringing in Arshdeep Singh and KL Rahul, who recovered from an illness. Bumrah’s injury also raises concerns about his fitness ahead of future assignments.

What changes did India make to their lineup?

India included Prince Yadav and Arshdeep Singh in the playing XI, while KL Rahul returned after recovering from an illness. Gill explained the changes, stating, “We have got three changes. Bumrah misses out; he's unavailable due to some knee injury. And so is Washington Sundar. Dube also misses out. KL comes in, Prince Yadav comes in, and Arshdeep comes back into the team.”

What’s next for Jasprit Bumrah?

Bumrah’s injury means he will miss the T20I series against Zimbabwe. His recovery timeline remains uncertain, but fans will hope he returns in time for future international commitments. The series against England ended 1-1, with the final ODI at Lord’s being a closely contested match. England won the toss and opted to bat, setting up an exciting contest.