Virat Kohli assumed leadership duties on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG after stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah left the field due to a niggle. The specifics of Bumrah’s injury remain unclear, but sources confirm that the world’s No. 1 fast bowler departed the ground with the Indian team doctor for medical scans. This sudden development has raised concerns over his fitness and availability for the remainder of the high-stakes match.
Bumrah, who has been a cornerstone of India’s bowling attack, bowled only one over after the lunch interval before exiting the field. Visuals broadcasted on Star Sports showed the pacer leaving the stadium in a car, heading to a nearby city hospital for further evaluation. His absence has cast a shadow over India’s bowling plans, especially as the team strives to maintain its upper hand in the game.
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The first signs of trouble appeared just before the lunch break when Jasprit Bumrah initially left the field. Though he returned post-lunch to deliver a solitary over, he once again exited the pitch shortly thereafter. Abhimanyu Easwaran was brought in as a substitute fielder in Bumrah’s absence, while the team waited for updates on their injured skipper.
Where’s Jasprit Bumrah off to 🤔#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/P0yD1Q8pnV
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 4, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah has left the SCG: https://t.co/0nmjl6Qp2a pic.twitter.com/oQaygWRMyc
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2025
As of now, the Indian team management has not released an official statement regarding Bumrah’s condition, fueling speculation about the seriousness of his injury. Given his pivotal role in dismantling Australia’s batting order earlier in the series, his potential unavailability could pose a significant challenge for India.
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Bumrah’s exemplary bowling performances have been instrumental in putting Australia under pressure throughout the series. If sidelined, India will need to adapt their strategy and rely on their remaining bowlers to sustain the momentum. For now, the cricketing world awaits clarity on Bumrah’s condition and the implications for the decider at the SCG.
