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3 reasons why Jasprit Bumrah should have played ODI series vs New Zealand

India has opted to exclude Jasprit Bumrah from their upcoming five-match ODI tour of New Zealand, which runs from November 4 to November 15, 2026. The team management cited workload management as the primary reason for his absence, despite concerns regarding the current state of India's pace bowling depth.

Shubman Gill will lead the squad for the first three matches, while Shreyas Iyer takes over the captaincy for the final two fixtures. The decision to rest Bumrah has drawn scrutiny due to the need for him to gain 50-over experience ahead of the 2027 World Cup and the necessity of acclimating to challenging New Zealand conditions.

The bowling unit faces additional pressure as Prasidh Krishna is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Mohammed Siraj has been reassigned to red-ball duties with the India A side.

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