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The fifth and deciding match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia is being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). On Saturday, the second day of the match, Team India suffered a major blow when acting captain and star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field with an injury.
He has been taken to the hospital for scans, and it is not yet clear whether he will be able to return to the match or not. A video of this incident has also gone viral, which has increased the concern of the fans.
Virat Kohli took over the captaincy
In the absence of Bumrah, Virat Kohli has taken command of the team. Regular captain Rohit Sharma had decided to stay out of this match due to poor form. After this, the captaincy was handed over to vice-captain Bumrah.
Jasprit Bumrah: The most lethal bowler of the series
Bumrah has troubled the Kangaroos a lot by taking 32 wickets so far in the current Test series.
- Performance in Sydney Test:
- Bumrah took two important wickets:
- Usman Khawaja (2 runs)
- Marnus Labuschagne (2 runs)
- Bumrah took two important wickets:
This performance of Bumrah had strengthened the Indian bowling attack, but his injury has increased the problems of the team.
How did Bumrah get hurt?
- Bumrah went out of the field for the first time during the lunch break.
- He bowled one over after the break, but felt discomfort with a side strain.
- After this he again left the field and went out.
- Substitute fielder Abhimanyu Easwaran was sent to the field in his place.
Bumrah has also suffered from a back injury in the past, due to which questions were raised on his career. However, after surgery and rehab he made a great comeback. The workload of Australia tour can become a challenge for him.
current match status
In the Sydney Test, Bumrah won the toss and decided to bat first.
- India’s first innings: 185 runs
- Australia’s innings: Indian bowlers bowled out Australia for 181 runs.
In this way, India got a lead of 4 runs in the first innings.
Performance of Indian bowlers:
- Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna: 3-3 wickets.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: 2 wickets.
ICC World Test Championship (WTC) expectations
India will have to win this match at any cost so that its hopes of making it to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final remain intact.
- Australia: Currently leading the series 2-1.
- Third Test: There was a draw.