There is more bad news for the Indian cricket team from the Sydney Test. Star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who is captaining The Indian side, has been injured. He sustained the injury on the second day of the match, forcing him to leave the field. In Bumrah’s absence, Virat Kohli took over the captaincy.
The final match of the five-match Test series between India and Australia is being played in Sydney. Regular captain Rohit Sharma is not part of the playing eleven in this match, with Jasprit Bumrah captaining in his place. On the second day of the match, after lunch, Bumrah was injured and had to leave the field. As a precaution, the team management has sent him for a scan.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Injury a Major Setback for Team India
In a major blow to the Indian cricket team, Jasprit Bumrah, leading the side in the absence of Rohit Sharma, sustained an injury during the Sydney Test. Shortly after lunch, Bumrah bowled only one over at a reduced speed of 125 km/h before leaving the field. It was later revealed that Bumrah was sent for scans as a precaution.
Bumrah had captained India in the first match of the series in Perth, where the team secured a massive 295-run victory under his leadership. On the second day of the Sydney Test, Bumrah delivered a standout performance, dismissing Marnus Labuschagne early. However, he left the field before the lunch break, returned briefly after lunch for just two minutes, and then headed to the dressing room, sparking concerns about his absence. The news of his injury and subsequent hospital visit emerged shortly thereafter.
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Jasprit Bumrah has just left the ground to the hospital with some support staff members.
Worrying signs for India!! @CricSubhayan @BoriaMajumdar @TrishaGhosal @gargiraut15 @debasissen @rohitjuglan #JaspritBumrah #AUSvIND @ThumsUpOfficial pic.twitter.com/PURkYF7aqJ
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Bumrah Claims 2 Wickets Before Injury
Bumrah bowled his last over in the 31st of the match when Australia had lost 5 wickets. Despite Bumrah’s absence (Jasprit Bumrah Injury), other bowlers stepped up and claimed the remaining wickets within the next 20 overs. Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj took three wickets each, while Nitish Reddy took two. Before leaving the field, Bumrah had already taken 2 of Australia’s first 5 wickets. His total wicket count in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy now stands at 32.
A big moment in the context of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test 😲
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Bumrah: The Trump Card India Can’t Afford to Lose
Jasprit Bumrah has been instrumental for India in this series, claiming 32 wickets and breaking numerous records. His absence due to injury could be a severe setback for India, which is already trailing 2-1 in the series. Winning the final Test is crucial for the team’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final.
