Players from both teams have joined their respective Indian Premier League (IPL) squads in the United Arab Emirates and are presently in isolation for six days following the cancellation of the fifth Test match between England and India in Manchester. Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah are among the India players quarantining in Abu Dhabi ahead of the revival of the Indian Premier League in 2021. On Wednesday, a Mumbai-based franchise, shared a photo on social media featuring Bumrah and Suryakumar catching up from their respective balconies.
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During India's recent Test series against England, Bumrah was the second-highest wicket-taker. He also became the quickest bowler in India's history to attain the milestone of 100 Test wickets.
Also Read: Olympic gymnast Simone Biles breaks down in tears while recalling Dr. Larry Nassar’s sexual abuseSuryakumar Yadav, on the other hand, did not play in any Test match after being called as a replacement. Following his match-winning performance during the Sri Lanka tour, Suryakumar was named to the Indian side for the next T20 World Cup in Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
With four victories and eight points in seven games, the Mumbai Indians are now fourth in the points table. When the season begins in the UAE on September 19, the reigning champions will face Chennai Super Kings.