4 players whom India could consider for Jasprit Bumrah's spot for WTC Final if India qualifies

It has been confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah would not be available for the WTC Final if India qualifies. Therefore, India's confirmed three pacers would be Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Umesh Yadav while Jaydev Unadkat and Shardul Thakur are likely to be the players competing for the other spot. In this article, we take a look at four players whom India could consider for Jasprit Bumrah's spot for WTC Final if India qualifies.

Jasprit Bumrah is someone who offers a lot to the Indian Team. In his absence, it would be hard for the men in blue. Nevertheless, there are a few options that India could try out to replace the Indian speedster for the one-off encounter at the Lord's.

1) Umran Malik

Umran Malik is not yet tested in the longer format but considering his pace and the ability to bowl hard lengths, he would be a decent option for the management. He has already done well with the white-ball and the confidence can be carried to Tests. If the management is trying out Umran, they should be aware that it will be a big bet. If he does well, India could win the game and if Umran fails, India must have a Plan B for this scenario, as well.

2) Avesh Khan

Avesh Khan is one of the players whom India could consider for Jasprit Bumrah's spot for the WTC Final if India qualifies. The Madhya Pradesh cricketer travelled with India in 2021 for the tour of England. He has been in fine form in domestic cricket and this could be the right time to have him in the Test squad. He can also bowl quick and could also hit the deck just like Jasprit Bumrah.

3) Ishant Sharma

The return of Ishant Sharma for one game is also one event that cannot be neglected. Ishant has a lot of experience and he is also staying active with his stint in domestic cricket. At the Lord's, an experienced cricketer like him could be handy, especially because he has done well at the very same venue in the past. Just like with Umran, this move could also be a risky one and the management will have to be aware of it.

4) Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar is also one of the players whom India could consider for Jasprit Bumrah's spot for the WTC Final if India qualifies. The West Bengal pacer has been on the sidelines of the Indian Team for a while now. He does well with the new ball and can be a decent option to have in the team. He may not merit a spot in the playing XI but in case of injuries, Mukesh could be a decent choice.