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Bumrah Exits SA T20I Series for Personal Reasons as India Take 2–1 Lead

His availability for the remaining fixtures in Lucknow or Ahmedabad remains uncertain pending a family health situation reported by PTI.

Overview

  • The BCCI said Jasprit Bumrah returned home for personal reasons and would be unavailable, with an update on his return to follow.
  • PTI reported that a close family member is hospitalised and that Bumrah could rejoin for the fourth or fifth T20I if the situation improves.
  • India won the third T20I in Dharamsala by seven wickets to move ahead 2–1 in the five-match series.
  • On debut, Harshit Rana replaced Bumrah in the XI and took two wickets for 34 runs, contributing to a collective bowling effort.
  • Axar Patel was ruled out of the last two matches due to illness, with Shahbaz Ahmed added to India’s squad as cover.