Bumrah Ruled Out of Lord’s Decider; India Hand Debut Calls to Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav
The team news ahead of the Lord’s decider has confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will miss the match because of injury.
India Announce Three Changes
India have made three alterations to their playing eleven. KL Rahul, Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav have all been included in the side for the decisive contest.
The inclusion of these players marks the official confirmation of the squad adjustments released by the Indian team management.
England Opt for Josh Tongue
England have left out Saqib Mahmood and brought Josh Tongue into the eleven. The home side have also chosen to bat first at the famous venue.
This selection decision completes England’s final preparations before the start of play.
The change in the England bowling attack is the only alteration reported from their previous combination.
Key Squad Updates at a Glance
- Jasprit Bumrah ruled out through injury
- KL Rahul returns to the Indian lineup
- Arshdeep Singh named in the playing eleven
- Prince Yadav included for the decider
- Josh Tongue replaces Saqib Mahmood for England
These are the only personnel movements officially listed ahead of the match.
Both teams have now finalised their groups for the contest at Lord’s.
The confirmed changes reflect the latest available team information from both sides.
The decider will therefore proceed without Bumrah and with the newly named players on each side.