India's Record In Away Tests Without Jasprit Bumrah Ahead Of Sri Lanka Tour 2026

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of IND vs SL Tests | Source- AFP

Team India is set to play a riveting Test series in Sri Lanka for the first time since 2017. A lot has changed for the Men in Blue since then, as all poster boys of Indian cricket have retired, with the next generation taking over. 

The Kohlis, Sharmas, Pujaras, Ashwins, Rahanes have gone. Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav are the only players in the current squad from the Test team that travelled to Sri Lanka the last time around. 

Interestingly, Jasprit Bumrah, who has been a massive force across formats for India, has not played even a single Test match in the Island nation, as the speedster made his Test debut in 2018. 

Why is Jasprit Bumrah not part of Indian squad for Sri Lanka Tests?

Initially, Jasprit Bumrah was included in the Test squad for the IND vs SL Test matches, but subject to his fitness. The 32-year-old was ruled out of the final ODI against England last month after getting his knee injured.

However, he was ruled out of the entire series due to a persistent knee injury, which he actually sustained during the T20 World Cup 2026. J&K’s workhorse, Auqib Nabi, later replaced the speedster, earning his maiden India call-up. 

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"Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka as he has not yet fully recovered from the left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England. The Men's Selection Committee has named Auqib Nabi as Bumrah's replacement," the BCCI had said in a press release. 

How has been India's overseas record with Jasprit Bumrah?

Since his debut in 2018, Jasprit Bumrah has been India’s biggest match-winner in the Test cricket. Series after series, year after year, Boom has added various tricks up his sleeve to become the most potent in all conditions. 

Out of 52 Test matches, Bumrah has played 36 matches outside India. During those games, India have managed just 12 wins while suffering 19 defeats. There have been five draws as well. That translates to an overseas win percentage of just 33.33% with Bumrah in the XI since 2018.

(India's records in overseas Tests in Jasprit Bumrah's presence)

How has been India's overseas record without Jasprit Bumrah?

Meanwhile, since Jasprit Bumrah’s Test debut, Team India have played just 10 matches without the services of the maestro. That said, the Men in Blue have rested their main man on limited occasions. 

Interestingly, India's overseas record without Bumrah paints a contrasting picture. Since 2018, India have played just 10 Test matches without Bumrah, winning six, losing three and drawing one. This brings the winning percentage to 60%.

(India's records in overseas Tests in Jasprit Bumrah's absence)

While the sample size remains relatively small, India's overseas record without Jasprit Bumrah has come across a varied set of conditions. Of the 10 Tests played in his absence since 2018, five have been in England, two each in Bangladesh and the West Indies, and one in Australia. 

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