Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion in India’s squad for both the upcoming home matches series The game against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has created excitement among fans, but there are doubts over his actual presence in the upcoming ODIs, especially the multinational tournament.
Chairman of the men’s senior selection committee, Ajit AgarkarJasprit Bumrah has already confirmed that he will miss the first two ODIs against England at home and his fitness has been closely watched by experts. He also made it clear that there was no guarantee of its availability.
Jasprit Bumrah’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fate hinges on fitness scans
On Saturday, January 18, India announced their ODI squads for the upcoming ODI series and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and Jasprit Bumrah was named in both squads subject to fitness.
However, Harshit Rana has been named as Bumrah’s cover for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, but the national selectors have not named a back-up for the Champions Trophy 2025.
India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma are unsure whether Bumrah will be fully fit for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. At a press conference, Ajit Agarkar said, “We just hope Bumrah is fit. We will have a conversation. If he is not fit.” “We are not sure if Bumrah will play,” Rohit Sharma said.
Jasprit Bumrah is gearing up for crucial scans on February 2
Meanwhile, a Times of India report claimed that Jasprit Bumrah is scheduled for crucial tests on February 2 that will determine his next steps in his rehabilitation journey and his availability for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
The Indian first-tier has reportedly been advised to reduce his workload for five weeks and his condition will be reassessed before concrete decisions are made on his return. With Bumrah’s scans set as a turning point for India, the selectors are hoping for a positive result news.
Now the Indian cricket team is awaiting clarity on Bumrah’s fitness, with a major update expected during the second ODI against England on February 9. The timing is crucial as the team management has until February 13 to finalize any changes to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad.
Mohammed Siraj out of CT 2025 squad over Bumrah’s sporting concerns!!
Considering Bumrah’s fitness, the Indian selectors picked Arshdeep Singh for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, overlooking Mohammad Siraj in the tournament because of his ability to compete between the innings. “Siraj’s effectiveness goes down when he doesn’t bowl the new ball,” said Rohit Sharma, which is why he was not selected for the mega event.
It should be noted that Bumrah suffered a back spasm during the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. He led the side in Rohit Sharma’s absence but was eventually ruled out of bowling in the second innings due to back spasms due to a heavy workload on the tour.
However, India lost the match by 6 wickets and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 to Australia 3-1, but Bumrah was incredible with the ball on the tour and finished as the leading wicket-taker with 32 scalps in nine innings. He was awarded the Player of the Series award for his remarkable bowling display in Australia.
