The Indian team for the Champions Trophy 2025 is expected to be announced between January 18-19. However, Indian cricket fans have received a big shock with the latest update on the injury of star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah. This has raised questions about his participation in the Champions Trophy. According to a report in the Times of India, Bumrah has been advised to take bed rest at home to heal his muscles and reduce swelling. He may visit the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru next week, but no specific date has been set yet.
Decision on Bumrah’s Availability Will Depend on Recovery
The final decision regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the Champions Trophy will be made once the swelling in his muscles is healed. Reports suggest it might be difficult for the fast bowler to make it to the Champions Trophy. Bumrah had previously dealt with a back fracture that required surgery, which kept him out of the Indian team for a long time.
🚨 BUMRAH ADVISED BED REST. 🚨
– Jasprit Bumrah will not be rushed back to cricket, he’s currently having bed rest at his home. (Sahil Malhotra/TOI). pic.twitter.com/7wIzgHqvWo
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 15, 2025
Injury During Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Jasprit Bumrah was injured during the fifth and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. He experienced a sudden issue, leading him to leave the field. Though Bumrah returned to bat in the match, he did not bowl. If Bumrah is ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 squad, it will be a significant blow for both Team India and his fans.
🚨 JASPRIT BUMRAH WILL NOT BE RUSHED BACK 🚨
– Bumrah has been advised bed rest at home to help the muscles recover & the swelling to subside, he could go to Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru next week but right now there is no fixed date yet. [Sahil Malhotra from TOI] pic.twitter.com/xgI7nrZqD2
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 15, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah’s Impact
India’s leading fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, has earned the label of “Best in the World” following his outstanding performances in Test matches and the T20 World Cup. However, his statistics in One Day Internationals (ODIs) do not fully reflect his exceptional talent, as batsmen tend to adopt a defensive approach when facing him in this format.
Bumrah’s Total Wickets in ODIs So Far
Bumrah has participated in 89 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and has taken 149 wickets, needing just one more to reach the milestone of 150 wickets. However, when comparing his performance to Mohammed Shami’s after 80 ODIs, Bumrah’s statistics appear slightly less impressive. After 80 ODIs, Bumrah had taken 135 wickets with an average of 23.77, which includes two five-wicket hauls and an economy rate of 4.64. While these numbers are impressive, they do not fully reflect the immense talent of Bumrah.
