Bumrah opts out of Ranji game vs Kerala due to "over restrictions", 20 wickets fall on Day 1

Jasprit Bumrah's much-awaited comeback to competitive cricket was halted due to "over restriction mandate" from the team management but Gujarat pacers were on fire against Kerala on a day when all 20 wickets fell in the group A Ranji Trophy encounter.

After being dismissed for 127 in their first innings, Gujarat bowlers led by Rush Kalaria (4 wickets) and Axar Patel (3 wickets) decimated Kerala for 70 thereby taking a 57-run first innings lead. Gujarat were one for no loss when stumps were drawn.

The primary attraction of this game at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium was Bumrah's presence which also brought chairman of selectors MSK Prasad in the city.

However the Indian team's support staff's unofficial guideline that Bumrah "shouldn't be bowling more than 8 to 9 overs" didn't amuse the GUjarat team management which wants to win a match.

It was learnt that once BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah was intimated, it was decided that Bumrah will continue with his ...