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Bumrah returns to red-ball bowling ahead of India’s New Zealand Test
Jasprit Bumrah returned to red-ball bowling for India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln, New Zealand.
He bowled six overs, conceded 11 runs and took no wickets.
It was his first red-ball outing in almost a year, after his last Test appearance in November 2025.
Bumrah has missed matches because of fitness and workload management, with doctors advising him against playing back-to-back Tests in a long series.
His return matters to India’s pace attack, especially on an overseas tour where fast bowlers are expected to lead.
He will bowl again on Monday, including spells designed to test his endurance.
India’s Wellington Test begins on November 19, giving him time to prepare for the match.
Jasprit Bumrah returned to red-ball bowling in Lincoln, New Zealand, during a practice match against New Zealand A.
He bowled six overs for India A, conceding 11 runs without taking a wicket.
The session was part of his preparation for India’s Wellington Test, scheduled to start on November 19.
Bumrah had last played a Test in November 2025, against South Africa at home.
- Who
- Jasprit Bumrah, India’s fast bowler, bowled for India A against New Zealand A.
- What
- He returned to red-ball bowling and bowled six overs, conceding 11 runs without taking a wicket.
- When
- Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln, New Zealand.
- Why
- He was preparing for India’s Wellington Test against New Zealand, scheduled to start on November 19.
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Bumrah last played a Test, against South Africa at home.
Bumrah bowled six overs for India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln.
Bumrah was due to bowl again, including staggered spells and a possible longer spell.
India’s Wellington Test against New Zealand was scheduled to begin.
- Bowling figures
- 6 overs, 1 maiden, 11 runs, 0 wickets
- Venue
- Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln
- Last Test appearance
- November 2025, against South Africa
- Upcoming Test
- Wellington, starting November 19
- Opponent in practice match
- New Zealand A