India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the one-day series against Sri Lanka that begins in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Bumrah has been out of action since September and missed the Twenty20 World Cup, where India were thrashed by England in the semi-finals, due to a back injury.
The recent T20 clashes between India and Sri Lanka saw the hosts, led by Hardik Pandya, clinch the three-match series 2-1.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India said Bumrah “will need some more time to build bowling resilience” and the decision was taken “as a precautionary measure”. No replacement has been named for the 29-year-old.
ESPNcricinfo reported that Bumrah might need another month to build up to match fitness and that he is also a doubt for the first Test against Australia in Nagpur that starts on February 9.
Bumrah will almost certainly miss the ODI and T20I series against New Zealand that begins on January 18.
He was not part of India's original ODI squad against Sri Lanka that was announced on December 27 but then was included for the series on January 3.
“The pacer has undergone rehabilitation and has been declared fit by the NCA,” the BCCI had said when announcing Bumrah's late inclusion for the series. “He will be joining the Team India ODI squad soon.”
Regular captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli return to the ODI team, ahead of the 50-over World Cup that India will host during October and November this year.
Several key players, including Rohit, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Bumrah have not played Test cricket since the one-off Test against England at Edgbaston last July.
THE CLOWN OF GAZA
Director: Abdulrahman Sabbah
Starring: Alaa Meqdad
Rating: 4/5
Key figures in the life of the fort
Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.
Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.
Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.
Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae
Who has been sanctioned?
Daniella Weiss and Nachala
Described as 'the grandmother of the settler movement', she has encouraged the expansion of settlements for decades. The 79 year old leads radical settler movement Nachala, whose aim is for Israel to annex Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where it helps settlers built outposts.
Harel Libi & Libi Construction and Infrastructure
Libi has been involved in threatening and perpetuating acts of aggression and violence against Palestinians. His firm has provided logistical and financial support for the establishment of illegal outposts.
Zohar Sabah
Runs a settler outpost named Zohar’s Farm and has previously faced charges of violence against Palestinians. He was indicted by Israel’s State Attorney’s Office in September for allegedly participating in a violent attack against Palestinians and activists in the West Bank village of Muarrajat.
Coco’s Farm and Neria’s Farm
These are illegal outposts in the West Bank, which are at the vanguard of the settler movement. According to the UK, they are associated with people who have been involved in enabling, inciting, promoting or providing support for activities that amount to “serious abuse”.
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Saturday's schedule at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
GP3 race, 12:30pm
Formula 1 final practice, 2pm
Formula 1 qualifying, 5pm
Formula 2 race, 6:40pm
Performance: Sam Smith
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