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The decisive fifth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia is being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India suffered a big blow on the second day of this match, when acting captain and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah got injured. He was taken to the hospital for scans, and it is not yet clear whether he will be able to return to the field. The video of Bumrah being taken to the hospital is also going viral on social media. In his absence, star batsman Virat Kohli has taken command of the team.
Bumrah’s explosive bowling impressed
Jasprit Bumrah has performed brilliantly in this test series. He has troubled the Kangaroo batsmen a lot with his sharp bowling and has taken 32 wickets so far, which is the highest for any bowler in this trophy. Even in Sydney, Bumrah spread his magic and dismissed important batsmen like Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne cheaply. Both Khawaja and Labuschagne returned to the pavilion after scoring only 2 runs each.
Bumrah became captain in the absence of Rohit Sharma
Regular captain Rohit Sharma is not playing in this decisive match due to poor form. He decided to stay out of the fifth Test, after which the responsibility of leadership was handed over to vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah. Earlier, Bumrah had given the team a historic win by 295 runs in the Perth Test.
Bumrah was seen struggling with injury on the field
Bumrah went out of the field for the first time during the lunch break on Saturday. After this he returned to bowl one over, but due to discomfort he had to leave the field again. It is believed that he has a side strain problem. Substitute fielder Abhimanyu Easwaran was fielded in his place.
Bumrah’s injury may impact not only this Test but the entire series. Apart from being India’s best strike bowler, he is also playing the role of captain. Bumrah has suffered a serious back injury in the past and returned to the field after long rehab. His fitness is a big concern for Team India.
India’s first innings and current situation
After winning the toss in the Sydney Test, India chose to bat first and scored only 185 runs in the first innings. In response, the Australian team was limited to 181 runs, giving India a slight lead of 4 runs.
Fast bowlers Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishna bowled brilliantly and took three wickets each, while all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy took two wickets. It is very important for India to register a win in this match, because this victory can be decisive for making it to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Current status of the series
Australia is currently leading 2-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The third Test was a draw, so it is very important for India to win in Sydney. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian team will have to depend on Virat Kohli not only in the bowling department but also in captaincy.