The Indian cricket team is facing uncertainty regarding the participation of their star fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Although Bumrah has been included in the Indian squad for the tournament, which is set to commence on February 19, his actual participation remains undecided due to an injury. As a result, he is not taking part in the ongoing ODI series against England.
All teams are required to submit their final squads for the Champions Trophy by February 11, allowing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to wait for an update on Bumrah’s fitness until this deadline. Recently, Bumrah underwent a scan on his waist at the Center of Excellence in Bangalore, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. The decision on his participation will be made after a meeting with medical staff, management members, and selectors.
Bumrah’s injury occurred during the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a five-Test series against Australia, played in Sydney. He suffered a back injury and was forced to leave the field during the match, not returning to bowl in the second innings. The final update on Bumrah’s fitness is expected to be announced today, February 11, which will be crucial in determining his availability for the Champions Trophy.
Bumrah’s participation is significant for Team India, as he is expected to be the team’s most important fast bowler in the tournament. The other bowlers in the team have not shown a special rhythm in the ODI series against England, making Bumrah’s role even more critical. The Indian team for the Champions Trophy includes Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashswi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Rabindra Jadeja.
The decision on Bumrah’s participation will be closely watched, as it will have a significant impact on Team India’s chances in the Champions Trophy. With the deadline for submitting the final squad approaching, the BCCI will be eager to receive an update on Bumrah’s fitness and make an informed decision about his participation in the tournament.