The hero of India’s T20 World Cup triumph, Jasprit Bumrah, is now an uncertainty for ICC Champions Trophy 2025. After a wonderful 2024, Bumrah was supposed to lead India’s pace battery in CT 2025. However, he has suffered a major setback. The pacer is currently nursing a back injury he suffered in Australia. Reports indicate that Bumrah has a swelling in his back. Considering his history of injuries, it is a matter of concern ahead of a packed 2025.
Bumrah was not risked in the fourth innings of the Sydney Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy after he complained of back pain. He was advised to rest. While the pacer consulted his surgeon in New Zealand following the scare, scans ruled out a fracture. However, the swelling requires medical attention and rest. Bumrah will report to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru during the weekend for a full assessment.
Jasprit Bumrah out of the Champions Trophy?
No, Jasprit Bumrah is not ruled out of the Champions Trophy. With scans revealing no fracture, Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be available for the ICC Champions Trophy which begins on Feb 19. With a month to go, it is expected that Bumrah will make a full recovery.
However, as BCCI won’t rush his return, it is likely that Bumrah will miss the IND vs ENG ODI series. Whether he plays all matches of CT 2025 remains the biggest question. He might be forced to sit out the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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India’s squad announcement for CT 2025
Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI Selection Committee will pick the squad for the Champions Trophy on Friday (Jan 17). A formal announcement will be made at the press conference on Saturday. The board has until February 12 to make adjustments to the provisional squad. India’s campaign begins on February 20 against Bangladesh, followed by a marquee clash against Pakistan on February 23.
Bumrah’s absence in the initial matches will undoubtedly pose a challenge for India, given his crucial role in the bowling lineup. However, the team management remains hopeful that he will regain full fitness by the first week of March and be available for the knockout stages of the tournament. It’s definitely a tough blow for the team, but fingers crossed for Bumrah’s speedy recovery.
