Indian bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is seriously worried about his availability for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which starts in February. There is a possibility that the Indian cricket team will enter the upcoming tournament without their best white ball bowler.
As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaches, Team India faces uncertainty over Bumrah’s availability. Bumrah was instrumental in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 32 dismissals. His injury leaves doubts over his recovery ahead of the main ICC tournament.
Jasprit Bumrah absent during the final innings of the fifth BGT Test
Bumrah was absent in the final innings of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Sydney. Bumrah suffered a back injury while bowling during the first innings. His absence was felt in India as Australia secured a six-wicket win. Australia won the series and a place in the World Test Championship final.
The right-handed fastball was taken for a scan on Day 2, but his participation was not decided until Day 3. He came to bat for India in the second innings but did not bowl. In his absence, Virat Kohli took charge but the bowling attack, led by Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, failed to make an impact.
It’s a bit fatal for Jasprit Bumrah right now – RevSportz
RevSportz reported on concerns over Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness, adding that his condition could be more serious than first thought. The journalist stated that Bumrah’s issue goes beyond a minor cramp. It was mentioned that Bumrah’s participation in the Champions Trophy is uncertain.
“I would like to share something about Jasprit Bumrah. It is a bit dangerous for him right now. There is a possibility that he might miss the Champions Trophy. I heard that it is not just a cramp – it is something more. We cannot give complete clarity yet as more information is gathered , but it’s definitely more than a minor issue,” the journalist said in a video shared on the RevSportz Hindi channel.
“Yesterday he tried to play, but his body didn’t allow it, so he stepped back. So far, it is uncertain whether Jasprit Bumrah will participate in the Champions Trophy. We will have to wait and see what happens with him.”
Champions Trophy 2025. It is scheduled from February 19 to March 9
Champions Trophy 2025 will be held from February 19 to March 9 across three venues in Pakistan and one in Dubai. Team India will play all their matches, including the semi-finals and the final if they advance, in Dubai. The Indian national team is in Group A along with Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand.
India is one of the most successful teams in the Champions Trophy, having won two titles. They shared the title in 2002 with Sri Lanka due to the weather and won another in 2013 when they defeated England. India also finished as runners-up in 2017 and 2000, losing to Pakistan and New Zealand.
