Indian pacer undergoes scans at NCA; updates to determine his availability for the ICC Champions Trophy as team India braces for crucial decisions.
February 8, 2025: Indian cricket faces a crucial moment as Jasprit Bumrah, one of the team’s star bowlers, undergoes medical scans at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, all eyes are on Bumrah’s recovery timeline after experiencing back spasms during the final Test of India’s tour of Australia.
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Fitness Evaluation and Expert Consultation
Reports suggest that an update on Bumrah’s fitness is expected within the next 24 hours. The medical results will also be shared with Dr. Rowan Schouten, the New Zealand orthopedic surgeon who operated on Bumrah in 2023 following a back injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will then deliberate on the next steps for the pacer’s participation in the Champions Trophy.
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Recent Form and Impact
Bumrah had a limited impact during the fifth Test against Australia, where India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3. Since then, he has been absent from the ongoing ODI series against England. Captain Rohit Sharma recently commented, “Once we get his scan results, we will have more clarity on his condition.”
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Key Matches Ahead
While Bumrah is part of the provisional squad for the Champions Trophy, his readiness may be tested in the third ODI against England if he clears fitness assessments. India’s Champions Trophy campaign is set to begin on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai, with the final squad submission deadline looming on February 12.
Team India’s Concerns
Alongside Bumrah, India is also monitoring Virat Kohli’s fitness after a knee issue sidelined him from the first ODI against England. Shubman Gill reassured fans, stating, “It’s nothing serious. He’ll definitely be back for the second ODI.”
As India prepares for the marquee tournament, Bumrah’s fitness remains pivotal to their plans. Fans and selectors alike await updates that could determine the composition of the Indian squad and their chances in the Champions Trophy 2025.
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