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Xtra Time Web Desk: Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Champions Trophy is doubtful as the sources have confirmed about him being injured and likely to report the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for his recovery.

According to sources, Bumrah might be named in the Champions Trophy squad, but his availability will be subject to his recovery. Earlier Bumrah was injured on Day 2 of the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and had to rush to hospital for scans pulling out of action. 

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Bumrah's bowled more than 150 overs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The workload hinted direct links with his back spasm and then the subsequent injury. Although it is not clear what kind of injury it is as BCCI didn't reveal any official statement but according to reports, if Bumrah’s injury is in grade 1 category, then it will take a minimum of two to three weeks of rehabilitation before Return to Play (RTP). In case of Grade 2 injury, the recovery can go up to six weeks, while Grade 3, the most severe in nature, requires a minimum three months of rest and rehabilitation programmes.

The source stated, "Since he is injured and will report to NCA for his rehab. As of now, we are hoping that he will be fine soon but not very sure about it as far as his selection is concerned."

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"Selectors will take call but sources indicated that he will be in the provisional squad as subject to fitness addition. A final call will be taken soon," the sources added.

Bumrah's fitness is the major worry for India now. All eyes will be on reports for further updates on his fitness.