ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Jasprit Bumrah ruled out? Fresh report leaves Rohit, Gambhir stunned

Team India’s pace bowling spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, has raised serious concerns about his availability for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin in February. There is a possibility of the Indian cricket team entering the upcoming marquee tournament without their premier white-ball bowler.

With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, Team India faces uncertainty regarding Bumrah's availability. Bumrah was instrumental in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 32 dismissals. His injury leaves doubts about his recovery before the marquee ICC tournament.

Jasprit Bumrah Absent During Final Innings of Fifth BGT Test

Bumrah was absent in the final innings of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Sydney. Bumrah sustained a back injury while bowling during the first innings. His absence was felt for India as Australia secured a six-wicket victory. Australia clinched the series and a spot in the World Test Championship Final.

The right-arm fast bowler was taken for scans on Day 2, but his participation was undecided until Day 3. He came to bat for India in the second innings, but he did not bowl. In his absence, Virat Kohli took charge, but the bowling attack, led by Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, struggled to make an impact.

It's a Bit Dicey for Jasprit Bumrah Right Now - RevSportz

RevSportz reported concerns about Jasprit Bumrah's fitness, adding that his condition might be more serious than initially thought. The journalist stated that Bumrah’s issue goes beyond a minor spasm. It was mentioned that Bumrah's participation in the Champions Trophy remains uncertain.

"I would like to share about Jasprit Bumrah. It's a bit dicey for him right now. There’s a possibility he might miss the Champions Trophy. I’ve heard it’s not just a spasm - it’s something more. We can’t provide full clarity yet as more information is being collected, but it’s definitely beyond 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 away. As of now, it’s uncertain if Jasprit Bumrah will participate in the Champions Trophy. We’ll have to wait and see what happens with him."

Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduled from February 19 to March 9

The Champions Trophy 2025 will take place from February 19 to March 9 across three venues in Pakistan and one in Dubai. Team India will play all their matches, including the semifinals and finals if they progress, in Dubai. The Indian team is placed 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 2002 title with Sri Lanka due to weather, and claimed another in 2013 when they defeated England. India also finished as runners-up in 2017 and 2000, losing to Pakistan and New Zealand, respectively.

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