England vs India 2018: 5 potential replacements for Jasprit Bumrah

India's premier seamer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the forthcoming Twenty20 and One Day International series in England. Bumrah has fractured his finger during the recently concluded T20 series against Ireland.

The incident happened in the 20th over of Ireland innings when he tried to take a catch of his own bowling. Bumrah will be sent back to home to prepare for the Test match series against England in August. Indians are scheduled to play three T20Is and three ODIs against England before the Test series

Given his abilities with the ball in limited-overs cricket, it will be a big blow for India in the T20 and ODI series against England. World Cup 2019 is scheduled to happen in England and this could also affect his World Cup preparations. BCCI will name a replacement soon.

Without much ado, let's take a look at the 5 replacements for Jasprit Bumrah.

#1 Shadul Thakur

Thakur could be a good option to replace Bumrah

Shadul Thakur made his international debut for India in 2017 and went onto play three One Day Internationals and seven T20Is for India so far.

Shadul Thakur has picked up 16 wickets in IPL 2018 and was a key member of the Chennai Super Kings team that lifted the 2018 IPL title. He was also good for India in the Nidahas Twenty20 Tri-Series 2018 and picked up some important wickets in the tournament.

He is currently with the India 'A' team in England and has performed admirably for the side in the tri-series against West Indies A and England Lions. The 26-year-old is one of the exciting bowlers in the country and can clock speeds in excess of 140 km/h.

His international experience and current form put him as the leading contender to replace Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian squad.

#2 Deepak Chahar

Chahar played well for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2018

Deepak Chahar is one of the most promising young medium pacers in the Indian domestic cricket for quite some time. With 19 wickets, Deepak Chahar was the highest wicket-taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali 2017/18.

Deepak Chahar was brilliant for Chennai Super Kings in the recently concluded IPL 2018. He opened the bowling for Chennai and did an exceptional job with the new ball. He was also selected in the India 'A' side because of his superb form.

He picked up 13 wickets in 5 List A games in ongoing India A tour of England. Deepak Chahar can swing the new ball and is accurate with his line and length. He could be a good replacement for Bumrah, especially if India are looking to strike early with the new ball.

#3 Mohammed Siraj

Siraj has already made his debut for India

The 24-year-old seamer is another exciting young seamer who can bowl at a rapid pace and also has the variations necessary to thrive in white ball cricket these days.

He was superb for Hyderabad in the 2017/18 Vijay Hazare tournament. He picked up 23 wickets in the tournament and finished as the highest wicket-taker. He was good for his franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2018. He bowled well in the tournament, where he picked up 11 wickets.

Siraj made his T20I debut for India in November 2017 and has played three games for India so far. Though he is relatively inexperienced, he could be an exciting option for team India in England.

#4 Jaydev Unadkat

Unadkat could bring variation to India's bowling attack

One of the most expensive players in IPL 2018 is a good option to replace the injured Bumrah. Jaydev Unadkat was excellent for Rising Pune Supergiant in IPL 2017 and did a decent job for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018.

The 26-year-old has already played one Test match, seven One Day Internationals, and 10 Twenty20 for India so far. He has picked up 22 wickets in international cricket.

His left arm bowling will certainly bring something different to the table and that could be an option for Indian selectors to look at. The fact that he can bowl at the death as well only strengthens his case.

#5 Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh Krishna in action for KKR

Prasidh Krishna is one of the fastest bowlers in India domestic circuit at the moment. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) seamer was excellent in the IPL 2018, where he picked up 10 wickets in seven games.

The 22-year-old was excellent for Karnataka in the 2017/18 Vijay Hazare tournament and picked up 17 wickets (second highest wicket-taker) in the tournament. He has clocked speeds of 145 km/h in IPL 2018 and troubled batsmen with his pace and bounce.

He is currently with the India 'A' team in England and could be an interesting option to replace Jasprit Bumrah. However, his chances of making it to the Indian team are remote considering his relative inexperience.