Jasprit Bumrah missed the fifth Test against England because of a knee injury. This decision was precautionary. Bumrah had a good series, taking 14 wickets. His absence raised concerns given his injury history. His participation in the Asia Cup and West Indies series is uncertain. England moved closer to a series win, with Joe Root and Harry Brook scoring centuries.
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