US EditionIND vs SA 3rd T20I: Why Jasprit Bumrah Is Not Playing in Dharamsala, SKY Reveals at Toss
Axar Patel is ill and Jasprit Bumrah has personal reasons for missing the third T20I; Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana replace them in the Indian team.
- On Sunday, December 14, 2025, India left out Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel from the Playing XI for the third T20I at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
- BCCI said Axar Patel is unavailable due to illness and confirmed Jasprit Bumrah returned home for personal reasons, with updates on his availability to follow.
- Forced changes saw Kuldeep Yadav, left‑arm wristspinner, and Harshit Rana, fast bowler, replace Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel in India's Playing XI including Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav .
- India reshuffled their combination for the crucial third match, and selection faces scrutiny as other bowlers get opportunities ahead of the T20 World Cup build‑up.
- High altitude at Dharamsala means the pitch presents a fresh contest as South Africa men's T20 team posted over 210 and won by 51 runs, exposing India's batting unit frailties.
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Third T20I: Bumrah returns home, Axar unwell as India make forced changes - The Tribune
India will be without Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah for the third T20I against South Africa, as confirmed by captain Suryakumar Yadav at the toss and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
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ugandanews.netThird T20I: Bumrah returns home, Axar unwell as India make forced changes
India will be without Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah for the third T20I against South Africa, as confirmed by captain Suryakumar Yadav at the toss and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Why are Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel not playing in IND vs SA 3rd T20I? BCCI drops update
Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel missed out as India face South Africa in the third T20I at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. With the five-match series locked at 1-1, India and South Africa lock horns in Dharamsala to take the lead. While India will bank on their strong line-up, they will be missing a couple of key players in the Playing XI for their clash against the Proteas. Why are Bumrah and Axar not playing? Bumra…
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