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Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who was injured in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, may be out of the group stage of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. He suffered a back injury during the last Test match played in Sydney. Although initial reports have not confirmed a fracture, he has been asked to report to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) due to swelling on his back.
Possibility of returning to Champions Trophy
According to sources, Bumrah is expected to be fit by the first week of March. If he becomes fit in time, his return to the knockout matches may be possible. The Champions Trophy starts on 19 February and the final match will be played on 9 March.
Thoughts on team selection
Indian Express According to the report, the selectors are trying to decide whether Bumrah should be included in the main team or kept in the list of reserve players. BCCI has to submit the provisional squad to ICC by February 12, after which they can make necessary changes keeping an eye on Bumrah’s condition.
Rehab plan in NCA
BCCI sources have informed that Bumrah will have to undergo rehabilitation process at NCA for three weeks. Sources said:
“There is swelling on his back, but there is no confirmation of fracture. NCA will keep an eye on his recovery. “After this, practice matches can be organized to confirm their match fitness.”
champions trophy 2025 schedule
India will play its first match against Bangladesh on 20th February, while there will be a high voltage match with Pakistan on 23rd February. The last match of the group stage will be played against New Zealand on March 2.
- Semifinals: 4 and 5 March
- Final: 9 March
The semi-final matches will be held in Dubai and Pakistan. The venue of the final has not been decided yet.
Decisive time on Bumrah’s fitness
Bumrah will need to play a few matches to prove his fitness during the tournament. If he proves his fitness, it is possible that he will be included in the team in the knockout stage.