Fresh Jasprit Bumrah Setback For India Ahead Of Champions Trophy Squad Announcement: Report
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Jasprit Bumrah isn't just likely to miss the upcoming ODIs against England but is in doubt for Champions Trophy too.
The injury incurred by India's top paceman Jasprit Bumrah, in the 5th and final Test against Australia in Sydney, seems to be worse than thought. Though the injury was defined as a mere 'back spasm' when Bumrah left the field for a hospital on Day 2 of the Test, the trouble is likely to keep him on the sidelines for a longer period. A report has claimed that while Bumrah is set to miss the entire white-ball assignment against England - featuring 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs - his participation in the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy is also in danger.
India has already seen Bumrah miss some crucial events due to injury issues and the selectors are keen not to let that happen again. Hence, risking the senior pacer against England is all but out of the picture. Despite his injury trouble, Bumrah is expected to make it to India's Champions Trophy squad, though his participation with be conditional, as per a report in RevSportz.
The team management would require clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) medical staff if Bumrah is to be used in the ICC event.
"A little frustrating (on injury) but sometimes you have to respect your body, and you can't fight your body," Bumrah had said after the conclusion of the Sydney Test. "Sometimes, you have to accept. Would have loved to bowl on the spiciest wicket of the series. Just had a little discomfort after the first innings."
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