Prasidh Krishna OUT, 3 Players IN! India's Likely Playing XI For Lord's Test
World No. 1 Test bowler Japsrit Bumrah is all set to return for the red-ball match at the Home of Cricket. India's Test captain Shubman Gill confirmed the news of Bumrah's return on Sunday during the post-match presentation ceremony. The 31-year-old fast bowler from Ahmedabad had missed the Birmingham Test as part of his workload management.
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Hindustan Times
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News18
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- News18
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