Indian cricket fans got good news today. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj said Jasprit Bumrah will play in the fourth Test match. The game starts Wednesday in Manchester. India needs to win this match because they are losing the series 1-2.
Bumrah is India’s best fast bowler. The team doctors are being careful with him. He was supposed to play only three Tests in this series. He already played in the first and third matches. Now he will play again when India really needs him.
Siraj told reporters, “Jassi bhai will play.” He used Bumrah’s nickname to show they are close teammates.
Two other Indian bowlers are hurt. Akash Deep has pain in his leg. Siraj said, “He bowled today. Doctors will check him now.” Arshdeep Singh hurt his thumb while practicing. He can’t play the next game.
Another player, Nitish Reddy, hurt his knee. He did well in one match but now must rest. The team might bring back Shardul Thakur to replace him.
Because so many players are hurt, India called a new young bowler named Anshul Kamboj. He will practice with the team in case they need him.
India must win this next match to tie the series. Bumrah’s return gives the team more hope. He bowls very fast and takes important wickets. The other bowlers will try harder too.
Fans are excited to see Bumrah play again. They hope he can help India win. The match in Manchester will be very important for both teams. India wants to show they can fight back after losing two matches.
The coaches are making plans for the game. They know England will try hard to win the series. But with Bumrah back, India has a better chance. Everyone will watch to see what happens in this big match.