WATCH: Jasprit Bumrah leaves SCG ground due to injury scare on Day 2 of 5th Test – AUS vs IND
In a worrying development for the Indian cricket team, their stand-in captain and best bowler, Jasprit Bumrahhe was seen leaving from Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the second day of the fifth and final Test match against Australia. The incident raised concerns about his fitness and potential impact on the outcome of the match.
Jasprit Bumrah’s departure from SCG
Bumrah, who has been the best performer for India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25he was spotted leaving the field dressed in his training gear, rather than his traditional white attire, around the lunch break. Furthermore, video footage has been circulating on social media showing Bumrah getting into a car, suggesting that he was taken for medical tests due to injury concerns. The move was confirmed by multiple sources, indicating that Bumrah was not seen in white again after the first session, which ended with him bowling just one after lunch.
Here is the video:
Where is Jasprit Bumrah going 🤔#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/P0yD1Q8pnV
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 4, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah left SCG: https://t.co/0nmjl6Qp2a pic.twitter.com/oQaygWRMyc
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2025
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Impact on the game
Bumrah’s absence could be a significant blow to India’s chances in this crucial game, where they are fighting to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy. With 32 wickets in the series, Bumrah has been the backbone of India’s bowling attack, often single-handedly turning the tide in his favour.
Details of the injury
While the exact nature of Bumrah’s injury remains undisclosed, there were speculations that it was related to his workload during the series. Bumrah, known for his unique bowling action and pace, had previously faced injury scares in this series, especially in Adelaide. This time his pace appeared to have dropped and he was seen walking off after bowling just one bowler in the second session, sparking fears of a possible repeat or further injury, particularly to his back or legs
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