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‘Everyone Respects...’: Bangladesh Vice-Captain Rejoices Due To Bumrah’s Absence

Bhargav Dixit

Miraz was dismissed twice by Bumrah in the Kanpur Test. [Source: @debasissen & @Vinay_Kumar_R/X]Miraz was dismissed twice by Bumrah in the Kanpur Test. [Source: @debasissen & @Vinay_Kumar_R/X]

Is Jasprit Bumrah fit for Champions Trophy? The answer to this question has come as a major source of relief for Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Frankly speaking, to all batters who are scheduled to face India in the next three weeks.

The prospect of not facing arguably the best bowler in the world in an ICC event is too motivating for anyone to not be happy. Miraz, set to face India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today, is no different.

Speaking to presenter Sanjana Ganesan, Bumrah’s wife, in the build-up to the second ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Bangladesh, Miraz was wax lyrical about the right-arm bowler.

“He [Jasprit Bumrah] is a very different bowler and very dangerous. Uff! He is not coming here. We are very happy. He is very dangerous. Everybody respects him. Every better. I got out against him two times. He has improved a lot. He bowls both ways,” Miraz told Ganesan in an Instagram video uploaded by the ICC (International Cricket Council).

First dismissed by Bumrah during an Asia Cup 2018 match in Dubai, Miraz mentioned about getting out to him in both innings of the Kanpur Test around five months ago in the above-mentioned conversation.

Will Bumrah Play IPL 2025?

Missing his second ICC tournament after ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Bumrah is expected to leave no stone unturned in representing Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League 2025. While there’s no guarantee around him attaining full fitness before their first match against Chennai Super Kings on March 23, Ganesan revealed that he’s doing fine at the moment.

“He is okay. He is training at the NCA [National Cricket Academy],” Ganesan answered Miraz.

Following IPL 2025, fans of the national team would want Bumrah to remain fully fit during the all-important India’s tour of England later this year.