Jasprit Bumrah fitness update: What is the latest news on India star pacer's injury?

Bumrah has been missing from on-field action since January. His last appearance was in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Sydney.

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Smith takes charge as Starc joins Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out

Australia’s quest for their first ICC Champions Trophy title since 2009 has been hit by a massive setback, with Mitchell Starc withdrawing from the tournament for personal reasons. Starc’s exit completes a full dismantling of Australia’s famed pace trio, as Pat Cummins (ankle) and Josh Hazlewood had already been ruled out.

 

The tournament, set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE, will see Steve Smith lead the Australian side in Cummins’ absence. With all three of Australia’s frontline pacers missing, the team will feature a completely revamped pace attack as they prepare to face England in Lahore on February 22.

Australia squad: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey,  Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa. Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly.

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Australia Champions Trophy squad

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Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy: India forced into last-minute reshuffle

India’s premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, has been officially ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, dealing a major blow to the team’s campaign. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development on Tuesday, putting an end to weeks of speculation regarding his availability.

 

Bumrah, who has struggled with injuries in recent years, sustained a stress-related lower back issue while bowling in the final Test against Australia in Sydney. He was forced to withdraw after delivering just 10 overs in the first innings.

India's squad for ICC Champions Trophy, 2025: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

 

Non Travelling substitutes: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube. The three players will travel to Dubai as and when required.

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India squad for Champions Trophy 2025

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy!

The BCCi have come up with an official update as Jasprit Bumrah is unfortunately ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to a lower back injury.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: The wait continues...

There is still no official update on Jasprit Bumrah's fitness from the BCCI. With the 3rd ODI tomorrow, the fans hope that they will get an answer about their star pacer through the course of the day.

10:38 PM

Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Team India's 'Cristiano Ronaldo'

Former ENG pacer Steve Harmison has praised Jasprit Bumrah and said that the pacer is Team India's 'Cristiano Ronaldo' and simply can't be removes from any Indian squad.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: What if everyone remains fit for CT?

Team India's potential playing 11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Bumrah close to comeback!

According to a report, Jasprit Bumrah has started bowling in the nets at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The pacer is gradually increasing his bowling intensity and is under the close observation of the BCCI’s fitness specialists.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Potential replacement for Bumrah

Varun Chakravarthy can also be considered as a replacement for Bumrah with the spinner doing well for India in the recent ODi series against England as well. 

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Potential replacement for Bumrah

The 2nd replacement for Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah can be Mohd Siraj. The pcaer was a shock absentee from the Champions Trophy squad and could see him being included in the eleven as a replacement.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Potential replacement for Bumrah

If India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is unfit for the marquee tournament, one of the options to replace the bowler is youngster Harshit Rana who has made a good impression in his ODi debut against England. His display in white ball cricket have awarded him debuts in all three formats for Team India.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: India's departure date for Champions Trophy

As per latest media report, team India will leave for Dubai to take part in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday, February 15.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Arshdeep's moment to shine

Arshdeep Singh has impressed in T20Is but is yet to make a significant impact in ODIs. His left-arm pace adds variety to the predominantly right-arm attack.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: What Agarkar said during squad announcement?

In January, chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that BCCI's medical staff indicated Jasprit Bumrah was unlikely to be fit for the initial England ODI matches. Bumrah was advised to avoid bowling for five weeks and undergo fresh back scans in early February.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: India's playing 11 for third ODI

With Bumrah, unlikley to join Indian squad for 3rd ODI, here's how India's playing 11 could look like:

India Playing 11 (probables): Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk)/Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav/Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami. 

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Wait continues

Still no update on Bumrah by BCCI, as the wait for any announcement on Bumrah's Champions Trophy continues.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: What if Bumrah ruled out?

If Jasprit Bumrah fails to get fit for the marquee tournament, it will be a big blow for Team India who did require his services in the recent T20 World Cup as well. Bumrah was exceptional for the side against Australia in the BGT as well.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Varun in Champions Trophy squad

Varun Chakaravarthy joined India’s ODI squad on February 4 and made his debut against England on February 9. He may be considered as a replacement for Bumrah. But given that India already have four spinners in thier sqaud, it still stands as an highly unlikley option.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Bumrah stats in ODIs

Jasprit Bumrah has established himself as one of India's most reliable ODI bowlers. In 89 matches, he has bowled 763.2 overs across 88 innings, conceding 3,509 runs while taking 149 wickets. His best bowling figures stand at an impressive 6/19, highlighting his match-winning abilities. Bumrah boasts an excellent bowling average of 23.55, maintaining an economy rate of 4.59 and a strike rate of 30.7. His ability to deliver breakthroughs is further emphasized by his six four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Bumrah story so far

In January, chief selector Ajit Agarkar indicated that Jasprit Bumrah was unlikely to be fit for the start of the England ODI series and was advised a five-week bowling break before fresh scans in February. Recently, Bumrah underwent a back scan at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, with the medical team now working with selectors and management to determine his availability.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Still no update from BCCI

Although a meeting was expected to take place today, there has been no update on the situation from BCCI or any of the releated sources. The wait continues.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Latest media report

As per a medida report, a core team at Bengaluru's NCA is overseeing Jasprit Bumrah's rehabilitation, aiming for his return to the Indian cricket team. Strength and Conditioning (S&C) coach Rajnikanth Sivagnanam and physio Thulasi Ram Yuvraj are leading his recovery, with Head of Sports Science Dr. Nitin Patel monitoring the process. National team S&C coach Soham Desai and physio Kamlesh Jain are also kept informed.

 

When Bumrah resumes bowling, Troy Cooley is expected to oversee that phase. Patel will submit a final report on Bumrah’s availability to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, with head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma also being updated.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: BCCI keeping curtains on Bumrah's status

Jasprit Bumrah has completed his five-week off-loading phase and begun rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) as he works towards match fitness for the Champions Trophy. Off-loading involves complete rest, including avoiding gym work. The BCCI has maintained strict confidentiality regarding his recovery, with only a few individuals having access to accurate updates on his fitness status.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Bumrah's ICC ranking in ODI's

Jasprit Bumrah is ranked 7 in ODI rankings by ICC, despite India just playing 3 ODIs in 2024.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Bumrah unlikely for last ODI certainty

With the final ODI between India and England only 24 hours away, Bumrah has not joined the Indian squad as of now and in all certainty will miss the match in Ahmedabad.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Why Rana is perfect replacement for Bumrah?

If Jasprit Bumrah is unavailable for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, young pacer Harshit Rana could be his replacement. Rana, who debuted in Tests against Australia last year, has impressed across formats, taking three wickets on debut in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. His pace and wicket-taking ability make him a strong contender for India’s squad in the tournament.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Bumrah in 50 over ICC events

Bumrah have so fare featured in 25 games in 50 Over ICC Events, i.e., ICC World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy. In which he has taken 42 wickets at an average of 22.7.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Former pacer want Siraj as replacement if Bumrah misses out

Former Indian fast bowler Atul Wassan has suggested that selectors should pick Mohammed Siraj as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Speaking to CricketNext, Wassan emphasized Siraj’s potential to step up in Bumrah’s absence.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Bumrah's recovery timeline

Jasprit Bumrah sustained a back injury during the India vs Australia Test in Sydney earlier this year. Initially diagnosed as a back spasm, further scans revealed a more serious issue, sidelining him for five to six weeks. He was expected to return by early February if recovery progressed as planned.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Bumrah in last two ICC events

Bumrah was intrumental in India's last two ICC events as was the second highest wickets takers on both occassions. He led India to the final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, before helping them break their dry run in ICC events after 11 long years in ICC T20 World Cup in 2024.

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Jasprit Bumrah fitness live updates: Pace trio for Champions Trophy

India have deided to go with just three pacers in ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Apart from Bumrah, the two other pacers in the squad are Md Shami and Arshdeep Singh.