New Delhi: Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the Champions Trophy remains uncertain as he continues to recover from his injury. He is expected to be included in India’s provisional squad, but his availability in the tournament will depend on medical clearance.
The star fast bowler suffered back spasms during the last Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the SCG. He left the field and was rushed to the hospital immediately for the scans. He did not bowl in the second innings of the match. The BCCI is yet to release an official statement on his injury.
Bumrah consults New Zealand surgeon
According to a report by Hindustan Times, Jasprit Bumrah has consulted New Zealand orthopedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, about the injury. “The surgeon is in touch with BCCI’s medical team and the selectors are expected to be informed” read the report. He is expected to be named in India’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 but he will only play if he is “pain-free after returning to bowling”.
The report further added that Bumrah is likely to miss the white-ball series against England, which will start on January 22. Jos Buttler and Co. will play five T20I matches and three ODI matches against the Men in Blue. Rohit Sharma is expected to lead the team in the tournament with Bumrah set to be vice-captain, despite injury concerns. Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif on X said that the BCCI should think twice before appointing Jasprit Bumrah as the full-time captain of Team India.
BCCI shd think twice before appointing Bumrah as full time captain.He needs to solely focus on taking wkts and staying fit.Added leadership responsibility, getting carried away in heat of moment can result in injuries and shorten an outstanding career.Don’t kill the golden goose.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 8, 2025
Mohammed Shami is expected to return to international cricket for the ODI series against England after recovering from the injury. He last played for India during the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad.
Jasprit Bumrah’s injury in the last Test match against Australia had raised concerns about his participation in the Champions Trophy 2025. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
