BGT 2024-25: Jasprit Bumrah's SCG Test in doubt as Prasidh Krishna confirms injury setback
Xtra Time Web Desk: India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah is battling a back spasm, as confirmed by pacer Prasidh Krishna during the post-day press conference on Day 2 of the final Test in Sydney. Bumrah left the field midway through the second session on January 4 and was later taken to St Vincent's Hospital for scans.
Prasidh stated, "Jasprit Bumrah has a back spasm. He went for scans, and the medical team is monitoring him. We’ll know more once the results are in."
The injury puts India in a precarious position as they aim to secure a series win and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Losing Bumrah, a key bowler and a reliable lower-order batter, could severely impact India's chances, especially with the match poised to end on Day 3.
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Bumrah bowled 8 overs on Day 2, claiming the crucial wicket of Marnus Labuschagne. However, he left the field shortly after the lunch break due to discomfort. Sources revealed that the scans are being conducted at St Vincent's Hospital in the Centennial Park area, and the team expects the results by the end of the day.
India will await updates with bated breath, hoping their captain can recover in time to return to action.
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Bumrah Overused in Australia
Jasprit Bumrah has played all five matches of the series so far. At MCG, Bumrah bowled a record number of overs - the highest in his Test career. Bumrah bowled a total of 53.2 overs at the MCG Test. At one point of time, he even said no to Rohit Sharma when the captain asked him to bowl one more over in the Test.
In the ongoing Test match, Bumrah has picked up 2 wickets, taking his tally up to 32 in the ongoing series. This is the highest ever wicket tally by an Indian bowler against Australia, breaking the record of legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi who had taken 31 wickets in the 1977/78 series.
