{"id":22914,"date":"2025-01-06T14:44:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T09:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=22914"},"modified":"2025-01-06T14:45:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T09:15:40","slug":"jasprit-bumrah-injury-update-fitness-on-champions-trophy-2025-availability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/news\/jasprit-bumrah-injury-update-fitness-on-champions-trophy-2025-availability-22914\/","title":{"rendered":"Jasprit Bumrah Injury Update: Will He Be Ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

India\u2019s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah<\/a> suffered a back spasm during the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney. Despite being the leading wicket-taker with 32 wickets in the series, Bumrah couldn\u2019t bowl in the second innings due to injury, raising concerns about his fitness for upcoming matches, including the England white-ball series and the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happened During the Australia Series?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bumrah\u2019s workload during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy<\/a> was enormous:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Match<\/strong><\/th>Overs Bowled<\/strong><\/th>Wickets Taken<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1st Test (Adelaide)<\/td>30<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
2nd Test (Brisbane)<\/td>24<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
3rd Test (Melbourne)<\/td>53.2<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr>
4th Test (Sydney)<\/td>10 (before injury)<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Despite leading India\u2019s bowling attack and even captaining in the final Test, Bumrah\u2019s injury forced him to leave the field during the second innings of the Sydney Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ricky Ponting and Experts\u2019 Take on Bumrah\u2019s Injury<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting speculated that Bumrah might have undergone injections rather than just scans for back spasms. Ponting expressed concerns, stating, \u201cRunning up the stairs and leaving the field doesn\u2019t seem like symptoms of back spasms.\u201d<\/em> This has fueled speculation about the severity of Bumrah\u2019s injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, senior journalist Peter Lalor suggested that Bumrah might have taken a cortisone injection, a treatment often used for severe inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Bumrah Play in the England Series?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The BCCI has not yet released an official update on Bumrah\u2019s fitness. However, sources indicate that Bumrah may be rested for the majority of the home white-ball series against England, scheduled to begin on January 22, 2025. This decision is likely to ensure his full recovery before the ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19, 2025, in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

England Series Schedule<\/strong><\/th>Match Type<\/strong><\/th>Dates<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
5 T20 Internationals<\/td>T20I<\/td>January 22 \u2013 30<\/td><\/tr>
3 One-Day Internationals<\/td>ODI<\/td>February 8 \u2013 12<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Read Also:- Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Players List<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previous Back Injuries: A Recurring Concern<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t the first time Jasprit Bumrah<\/a> has faced a back injury. In 2022, he suffered a similar back spasm, which later aggravated into a serious injury, sidelining him for almost a year. Considering the recurrence, experts suggest resting him during the England series, even if he is declared fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importance of Bumrah for the ICC Champions Trophy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bumrah\u2019s presence in the ICC Champions Trophy is crucial for India\u2019s campaign, especially on the Dubai pitches, which favor bowlers who can generate pace and bounce. With his impressive performance in previous ICC events (20 wickets in the 2023 World Cup <\/strong>and 15 wickets in the 2024 T20 World Cup<\/a>), Bumrah is India\u2019s key weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tournament<\/strong><\/th>Wickets Taken<\/strong><\/th>Role<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ICC World Cup 2023<\/td>20<\/td>Lead pacer<\/td><\/tr>
ICC T20 World Cup 2024<\/td>15<\/td>Strike bowler<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Given Bumrah\u2019s history of back injuries and the high workload during the Australia series, it seems prudent for the BCCI to rest him during the England series. Ensuring a fully fit Bumrah for the ICC Champions Trophy is critical for India\u2019s chances in the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of now, Bumrah remains under medical observation, and a final call on his participation in the England series will be taken after further evaluation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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