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India vs South Africa: Why Bumrah's Sudden Exit Shakes Up Crucial T20I

India will be without their star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the crucial third T20I against South Africa. He has returned home due to personal reasons, and the BCCI will provide an update on his series availability later. The team is also missing the ill Axar Patel, with Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav coming into the playing eleven. With the series tantalizingly poised at 1-1, this match in Dharamsala is a pivotal moment for both sides.

Key Points: Jasprit Bumrah Out of 3rd T20I vs South Africa for Personal Reasons

  • Bumrah's availability for final two matches in Lucknow and Ahmedabad remains uncertain
  • Axar Patel also misses the Dharamsala clash due to illness
  • India drafts in Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav as replacements for the pivotal game
  • South Africa makes three changes, dropping David Miller and playing without a specialist spinner
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3rd T20I: Bumrah returns home due to personal reasons, update on availability awaited

Jasprit Bumrah leaves India's squad for personal reasons, missing the crucial 3rd T20I. Axar Patel also out ill as series stands level at 1-1.

"Jasprit Bumrah has gone back home for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the game. - BCCI Statement"

Dharamshala, Dec 14

India will be without ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the third T20I against South Africa at the HPCA Stadium, as he has returned home due to personal reasons.

The BCCI said an update on his availability for the remaining two matches in Lucknow and Ahmedabad will be provided in due course. “Jasprit Bumrah has gone back home for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the game. An update on him joining the squad for the remaining matches will be provided in due course," said the BCCI in its statement.

Apart from Bumrah, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel misses out due to being unwell. “Axar Patel is unavailable for the third T20I due to illness,” further said the BCCI. In place of the duo, seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana and left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav have been drafted into the playing eleven for Sunday’s clash.

India will feel the absence of Bumrah, who picked two wickets in the T20I series opener in Cuttack but went wicketless while conceding 45 runs in the second match in New Chandigarh. Axar, meanwhile, contributed 23 and 21 in the first two matches and was even promoted to number three during the 214-run chase in New Chandigarh, a gamble which didn’t pay off for India, the reigning Men’s T20 World Cup champions.

The third T20I is of huge significance, with the ongoing five-match series currently locked at 1-1. Both India and South Africa view the contest at the picturesque stadium in Dharamsala as pivotal in seizing momentum, with the winner of the match moving a step closer to clinching the series.

South Africa, meanwhile, also have three changes to their playing eleven: Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje and Tristan Stubbs included in place of David Miller, George Linde and Litho Sipamla. With no specialist spinner, South Africa will bank on Aiden Markram, Donovan Ferreira and Dewald Brevis to shoulder the spin bowling duties.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Big blow for the crucial match! Bumrah is our main weapon in the death overs. But good opportunity for Harshit Rana to show his talent on the big stage. Kuldeep's return is a positive spin.
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Aman W
Respectfully, the team management needs better contingency planning. We are too dependent on 2-3 key players. What's the point of having a huge talent pool if we panic when one star is unavailable? Others need to step up now.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US. Dharamshala looks stunning on TV! Hope the match is a good one. Interesting to see Kuldeep back. South Africa's spin attack looks very part-time though.
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Vikram M
Series is nicely poised at 1-1! This is where real champions are made. Missing Bumrah bhai is tough, but boys have to show character. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Karthik V
Personal reasons means personal reasons. No need for speculation. Let's just wish him well. On the cricket front, Arshdeep and Harshal will have to lead the pace attack now. Big test for them.

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