Jasprit Bumrah Injured Before Asia Cup Final? Know Why He Is Not Playing Against Sri Lanka

India lock horns with Sri Lanka in their final Super 4 game on 26th September 2025. Sri Lanka have won the toss and have elected to bowl first against the heavyweights, India. While this game is a dead-rubber, it is an important game for the Lankans as they aim to finish their tournament on a high.

Much to everyone’s surprise and shock, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav announced that they have made a couple of changes to the playing XI.

Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana have replaced Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube respectively in the playing 11.

Jasprit Bumrah Injury Update: Why He Is Not Playing Against Sri Lanka?

The decision not to play India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah took many by surprise. However, the Indian team management has decided to give Bumrah some rest ahead of the high-octane final between India and Pakistan on 28th September 2025. The fast bowler will have a key role to play in that game.

As the game against Sri Lanka is a dead rubber, India have decided not to put Bumrah under any sort of risk. Jasprit Bumrah rest for this game was important as he has been injury-prone because of his unique bowling action. His workload management has been a top priority for Team India's medical team as he is the team's biggest match-winner.

Apart from Bumrah, India have also rested the all-rounder Shivam Dube for this game. Dube has been excellent with the ball in this tournament, although he is yet to make any significant contribution with the bat so far.

India Advance to Asia Cup Final

Under the tutelage of Gautam Gambhir and captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, India have maintained a strong record in the Asia Cup 2025. They have registered 3 straight wins in the group-stage matches and have notched up 2 victories so far in the Super 4s - against Bangladesh and Pakistan.

The Men in Blue have been an absolute juggernaut in the competition and would be looking to continue their stupendous form in the Asia Cup 2025. However, they will face a rejuvenated Pakistan in the final. It is expected to be a thrilling clash with both teams eyeing the glory. Both India and Pakistan can produce some high quality cricket, which makes it the greatest rivalry in cricket.

Abhishek Sharma in Fine Form

The young and flamboyant Abhishek Sharma has been the talk of the town in Asia Cup 2025. He has been the cynosure of all eyes and has given India some strong and commanding starts in the Powerplay. He has amassed 258 runs so far till the India vs Sri Lanka game. Sharma’s exploits in the opening few overs has revolutionized Team India’s T20I batting performance. He has shown why he is among the best T20 batsmen in the world right now.

Alongside Shubman Gill, Sharma has been the cornerstone of India’s terrific batting performances. He has smashed 2 fifties so far and has an average of over 50. If he keeps performing well, then India could well be favourites to lift the Asia Cup 2025 title on 28th September 2025. The Men in Blue will hope for him to keep up his form in the final as well.