Ind vs SL, Asia Cup 2025: This is why Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube do not play today’s game
The highly anticipated 18th match of the Asian Cup 2025 Super Fours should take place today at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium where India will face Sri Lanka. The match has a meaning for India As they refine their XI game before the final against Pakistanwhile Sri Lanka Play for pride after being eliminated from the tournament. One of the biggest discussion points before this game was the absence of India’s rhythm Jasprit Bumrah and versatile Shivam Dube of the game XI.
Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube rested for strategic reasons
The management of the India team decided to rest Bumrah and Dube during today’s meeting against Sri Lanka. Bumrah, which is an essential element of the Bowling attack in India, was rested to manage its workload before the Asian Cup final against Pakistan on Sunday and the next series of two tests against the Antilles from days only after the final. Arshdeep Singh Replaces Bumrah, bringing fresh energy to the range of rhythms. Dube was also rested, with Harshit Rana Entering the team to strengthen the depth of bowling.
During the draw, the captain of India Suryakumar Yadav said: “Just keep doing what we do. We were actually looking to beat first. Good atmosphere, good game, and we are looking forward to. This is part of the game (abandoned taken). We have two changes – Bumrah and Dube left, Arshdeep and Harshit come in.“This approach reflects India’s intention to keep the key players fresh for crucial devices while giving players to the benches such as Arshdeep and Rana to present their skills under competitive pressure.
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Play XI of the two teams
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Hhelik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuleeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nisskaka, Kusal Mandis (WK), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mandis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanundu Masseraga, Dushmanha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuan Thushara
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