India, Feb. 7 -- India will be without Jasprit Bumrah in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against the USA at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium later tonight. The Indian pace spearhead has caught a fever, and the management is in no mood to rush him back into action, reports the Indian Express. Bumrah is likely to be replaced in the Playing XI by the returning Mohammed Siraj, who replaced the injured Harshit Rana last evening.

Bumrah made an appearance during India's pre-match practice but did not train. The news isn't encouraging, with Washington Sundar still awaiting NCA clearance. Siraj linked up with the Indian team last night and is set to play his first T20I in almost two years.

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