Jasprit Bumrah’s Test captaincy in jeopardy as push to see personal doctor for back problem

India Fast bowler of national cricket team jasprit bumrah has undergone a massive scan following the injury during the final match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The fast bowler experienced a back spasm during the first innings of the Sydney Test and did not come out to play thereafter.

There is no clarity on the extent of the injury that Jasprit Bumrah has been dealing with, and many have been wondering whether or not the top pacer will play in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. But according to reports in Sports Tak, s ‘he learns that the exact nature of his injury will soon be revealed.

Jasprit Bumrah will consult his personal doctor, who operated on him in New Zealand

Jasprit Bumrah, according to reports in Sports Tak, will consult his personal doctor, who operated on him in New Zealand, along with the BCCI medical team. After the review, doctors will have the final call on what treatment the pacemaker needs along with the rehabilitation process.

A source close to the developments said that Jasprit Bumrah confirmed the same, saying that the fast bowler will be rested if needed.

What suggestions should this take between the BCCI doctors and his doctor who had operated on him in New Zealand – Source

He emphasized that the call would be made after knowing the nature of his injury. He said:

“What he has to do and what suggestions he has to make this is between the BCCI doctors and his doctor who had operated on him in New Zealand, in a few days you will know the exact nature of the injury and the condition. .. it all depends on him personally…

“He is in contact with doctors and will be further evaluated to know the exact injury and level, if he needs rest it will be given without any doubt, but first we need to know his exact injury and only the doctors will decide that the next step will be taken accordingly, from now on we can only hope and wish that he recovers soon.”

Rishabh Pant’s name is also being considered for the Test captaincy as Jasprit Bumrah struggles with his fitness

Amidst things related to his fitness, there were reports in RevSportz that there will be discussions about not handing over the Test captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah due to his workload. It will be noted that if the fast bowler is given a lead, he will be allowed to play all the matches.

Reports add that Rishabh pantsThe name of is also being considered for the Test captaincy as he has done well in the format. Immediately, there will be no call related to the same and the discussions around it will be carried out by England series.

As for Bumrah, it is learned that the fast bowler will be rested for the three-match ODI series against England. This is because the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wants the fast bowler to be eligible for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

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