Jasprit Bumrah Injury Sparks Concerns During Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Bumrah’s fitness worries overshadow India’s prep for the third Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He is a star pacer. After a crushing 10-wicket defeat to Australia in Adelaide, the Indian team trained for the first time on Tuesday. But, both Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were absent from the nets. This raised questions about their availability for the upcoming matches.
Bumrah’s Fitness Under the Scanner
Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness became a talking point after the second Test. In the 20th over of Australia’s innings, Bumrah felt pain in his inner thigh and needed the physio’s help. He returned to bowl, but his pace dropped in the second innings. This fueled speculation about a possible injury.
According to a report by The Sydney Morning Herald, Bumrah was rested from Tuesday’s session to manage his workload. There are concerns about his availability for the crucial third Test in Brisbane. They stem from his long time with the team’s strength coach.
Criticism of Rohit Sharma’s Decision
Former Australian cricketer Damien Fleming criticized India captain Rohit Sharma for allowing Bumrah to bowl during Australia’s second innings, despite visible signs of discomfort. On SEN Radio, Fleming questioned using Bumrah with Australia needing 19 runs to win.
“The doubts are serious but I am suprised that Bumrah was given bowling. They could have hide this but they showed that Bumrah has some concern,” he said.
Fleming also emphasized that the decision revealed too much to the opposition.
“It is not a cramp as he was ginger after the first innings. He was slow in the second innings. I don’t know why he bowled that over in the second innings. That is giving away secrets to everyone,” he added.
India’s Bowling Woes Deepen
With Shami already out, an injury to Bumrah could hurt India’s chances of coming back in the series. If they rule out Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj will likely lead the attack. Akash Deep is expected to replace Bumrah in the squad.
Without Bumrah and Shami, India would rely on inexperienced bowlers. This would make it harder to compete against a confident Australia.
Training Updates
On Tuesday at Adelaide Oval, Harshit Rana bowled in the nets. He struggled in the second Test and went wicketless. He bowled extensively to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli. The team management rested both Bumrah and Siraj. They aimed to manage their workload before the crucial third Test in Brisbane.
What Lies Ahead
India’s hopes of keeping the Border-Gavaskar Trophy alive hinge on the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah. With the third Test set to start in Brisbane, fans will watch for updates on Bumrah’s condition. Experts will do the same. A fully fit Bumrah is essential for India’s chances of leveling the series.
