The Champions Trophy 2025 is going to start from February 19, for which only a few days are left now. But so far there has been no major update regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. Bumrah suffered a back muscle strain in the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney in January and did not bowl in the second innings. He has not bowled for India since then, although he has been included in the Indian team for the Champions Trophy, but it is not clear yet when he will be fit to bowl. There is still uncertainty about his fitness.
Countdown to the Champions Trophy begins
Let us tell you, India will take a final decision on Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the Champions Trophy on February 11, which is the last date to submit its final team for the Champions Trophy to the ICC. In such a situation, fans are expecting a positive update from the BCCI. Bumrah is currently undergoing rehabilitation process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and is not in the ODI squad for the ongoing three-match series against England. The sports scientist specialist is expected to give an update on his fitness to the BCCI after which a decision will be taken on the Champions Trophy which will be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The first match of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held in Karachi on February 19 while India will play all its matches in Dubai. India and Pakistan will clash in Dubai on February 23.
Doubt over Bumrah’s playing
According to ESPNcricinfo report, Bumrah recently underwent a scan of his back at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The BCCI medical staff will now coordinate with the selectors and the Indian team management and then a decision will be taken. If Bumrah is ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to being unfit, then Harshit Rana can be included in the team in his place. Harshit played the first two ODIs against England and now the third and last match of the series will be played on February 12 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
