Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for India tour of New Zealand keeping in mind the upcoming 2019 World Cup. The team management does not want to put too much of a pressure on the pacer ahead of the big tournament. It is reported that Bumrah could be rested in a major part of the IPL 2019 as well. The pacer is making the most of his free time. Bumrah very often is seen hanging out with his family. But today, the pacer had something else in his mind. Bumrah decided to loiter in the market in disguise to avoid getting mobbed. Jasprit Bumrah Rested for Remainder of Aus and NZ Tour, Mohammed Siraj Called Up.

Yes! Bumrah was seen wearing a scarf to cover his face and also donned a cap to avoid the attention of the people. We are sure he had a great time roaming around. The 25-year-old posted a picture of himself with his face covered with a mask. “The only way to roam in the market #masterofdisguise,” read the caption of the snap. Bumrah Has Best Yorker in World Cricket: Wasim Akram.

Jasprit Bumrah (Photo Credits: Instagram)

"Keeping in mind the workload of the bowler, it was best felt to give him adequate rest ahead of the home series against Australia. Mohammed Siraj will replace Bumrah in the squad for the Australia and New Zealand tour," said the BCCI in a statement. "Punjab pacer Siddarth Kaul has also been drafted into the squad for the three-match T20I series against New Zealand," it added.The decision to rest him comes after captain Virat Kohli also emphasised on managing the workload of the pacers following India's maiden Test series win inAustralia

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