Latest update jasprit bumrah has raised serious concerns about his possible participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He had back spasm after bowling. Australia recently during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Jasprit Bumrah is currently under medical supervision after being advised bed rest at home. After a grueling Test tour in Australia, the Indian pacer returned home last week, but his condition remains alarming due to swelling in his back.
Jasprit Bumrah under medical supervision, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 participation remains uncertain
Sources revealed that Bumrah is expected to report to the Board of Control for Cricket in India India‘s (BCCI) Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. But there is no clarity on when he will visit the Center of Excellence (CoE), jeopardizing his participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
However, Jasprit Bumrah will visit the Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru next week, but it depends entirely on his progress. Sources further said that medical professionals have asked Bumrah to rest to allow the swelling to subside so that they can determine the next steps for his recovery and treatment.
For now, the focus remains on ensuring the Indian pacer’s back muscles fully recover and the swelling subsides before further decisions are made on his fitness and future plans. However, Bumrah could be available for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 if only the swelling is there.
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“Bumrah may go to the Council of Europe next week, but there is no definite date as of now,” Times of India quoted a source on the development as saying. He was advised bed rest at home to help the muscles recover and reduce the swelling. After that, the future course of action will be determined.”
With Bumrah currently battling back swelling, Team India’s top pacer will not rush back into action. Given his history of back problems, the BCCI has been warned not to rush him back onto the cricket field.
The exact cause of the swelling is said to be still unclear, but if it is more serious than expected, it could take longer to heal and he could miss the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai.
BCCI faces a tough decision as Jasprit Bumrah struggles with swelling
The source added: “Bed rest doesn’t sound good. Hopefully it’s not a bulging disc or higher grade muscle swelling. The approach with him should be the same – wrap him in cotton wool and protect a talent like him.”
So now the management and selectors of the Indian cricket team are hoping that Jasprit Bumrah’s back problem should be limited to swelling as a disc related problem could further delay his return. With a packed calendar ahead, including Champions Trophy 2025, IPL 2025 and India’s tour of England, it is crucial to manage the Indian pacer’s recovery carefully and patiently.
India are yet to finalize their provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as the national selectors await the medical team’s report before taking a call on Bumrah’s inclusion in the 15-man squad. They hope to get a clear picture in the next few days.
