The biggest blow to Team India was Jasprit Bumrah out of the opening match against USA:

News India Live, Digital Desk: A disappointing news has come for the Indian fans on the very first day of the T20 World Cup 2026 being hosted by India starting today (February 7). Team India’s strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah will not be seen in the opening match to be held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. According to the report, ‘Jassi’s’ health has suddenly deteriorated.

Viral fever increased concern

According to the reports of ‘News 18’ and ‘Indian Express’, Jasprit Bumrah High Viral Fever Is. Bumrah came to the field during the practice session on Friday, but did not bowl. The team management does not want to take any big risk regarding Bumrah’s fitness, because the tournament is very long and after this there are matches against big teams like Pakistan.

Mohammad Siraj will enter

Experienced fast bowler in the absence of Bumrah Mohammad Siraj It is considered almost certain to play in the playing eleven. It is noteworthy that Siraj was recently included in the squad in place of injured Harshit Rana. Now he will have the big responsibility of commanding the Indian fast bowling attack along with Arshdeep Singh.

Only 13 players fit!

Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s problems have increased due to Jasprit Bumrah’s exclusion. The Indian team has only 13 fit players are available. Washington Sundar is also not fully fit yet and is waiting for clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

Will Ishan Kishan open?

There is also news that there may be a change in the opening pair also. In view of Sanju Samson’s poor form Ishaan Kishan May get a chance to open the innings with Abhishek Sharma. Ishaan had performed brilliantly in the recent warm-up match and the last series.