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India Prepares for Afghanistan Series as Bumrah Nears Return
India’s cricket team is getting ready to play Afghanistan in a three-match series.
Jasprit Bumrah has recovered from an injury and is expected to join training on Friday.
Nitish Reddy is also expected to join the team then.
Washington Sundar has returned to practice after recovering from a hamstring injury.
He bowled well but looked a little rusty while batting.
Pace bowling coach Morne Morkel missed practice because he was renewing his work visa.
The BCCI is reportedly planning to remove senior physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain.
The series begins on Sunday.
Jasprit Bumrah has completed his return-to-play protocols after recovering from an impact injury.
Washington Sundar returned to training but appeared rusty while batting against net bowlers.
India’s three-match away series against Afghanistan begins on Sunday.
Pace bowling coach Morne Morkel missed training while renewing his South African work visa.
The BCCI reportedly plans to remove senior physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain after a series of player injuries.
- Who
- The Indian cricket team, including Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy, is preparing for Afghanistan; Morne Morkel and Kamlesh Jain are also mentioned.
- What
- India is conducting training ahead of a three-match cricket series against Afghanistan, with Bumrah nearing his return.
- Where
- The team trained in Delhi, including at Feroz Shah Kotla, for an away series against Afghanistan.
- When
- Training took place on Thursday; Bumrah and Nitish Reddy were expected to join on Friday, and the series begins on Sunday.
- Why
- The team is preparing for the Afghanistan series, while the BCCI is reviewing support staff after frequent player injuries.
Key facts
- Series
- Three-match away series against Afghanistan
- Start
- Sunday
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Completed return-to-play protocols after recovering from an impact injury
- Washington Sundar
- Returned to training after a hamstring injury and showed some rustiness
- Morne Morkel
- Missed training while renewing his work visa in South Africa
- Kamlesh Jain
- Reportedly on notice period as the BCCI plans a physiotherapy staff change
- Training venue
- Delhi, including Feroz Shah Kotla
Quotes
Anonymous BCCI source
A BCCI source commenting anonymously on Morne Morkel’s absence.
“Kamlesh is on notice period. Since this is the Asian Games squad that is playing Afghanistan series, the physio and S&C coaches are the ones who will be travelling to Japan.”
rediff.com
“Morne's work visa had expired. He had to go back to South Africa for renewal of his work visa. We are expecting his arrival in the next few days.”
rediff.com
Sources
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