Team India's Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy remains uncertain as he continues to recover from his injury. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be included in India's provisional squad, but his availability will depend on medical clearance and his ability to play without pain.
Bumrah suffered back spasms during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney. He left the field and was taken to the hospital for tests. The player was unable to run in the second half. The medical team of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry has not yet issued an official statement about the seriousness of his injury.
Jasprit Bumrah consults a New Zealand surgeon after back spasms
Jasprit Bumrah consulted New Zealand orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rowan Schouten, who had previously operated on him for a back injury in 2023, according to a Hindustan Times report. The surgeon is said to be in touch with the BCCI medical team and the selectors are expected to be informed.
“The surgeon is in contact with the BCCI medical team and it is expected that the selectors will be informed,” the report stated.
Jasprit Bumrah has been included in the champions' provisional squad
The report added that Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss most of the white-ball matches against England, which begin on January 22 with five T20Is and three ODIs. The decision to manage the workload comes ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy, with selectors prioritizing recovery from a back injury.
The extent of his readiness to participate in the event is still uncertain, as his participation depends on obtaining medical clearance. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is expected to include him in the provisional squad, scheduled to be submitted by January 12 as per ICC rules, but his final inclusion will depend on his fitness.
“It has been reported that the Indian star will be rested for the home white-ball series against England, which begins on January 22.”
“While Bumrah will be named in the provisional squad for the Champions Trophy, which must be submitted by January 12 latest as per ICC rules, his participation will be subject to medical clearance,” Hindustan Times added.
The team is expected to be led by veteran opener Rohit Sharma, who helped India end their ICC World Cup drought during the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Bumrah named vice-captain, despite injury concerns.
Selectors' focus on Mohamed Al-Shami's international return
Mohammed Shami is expected to return to India's squad for the ODI series against England after recovering from heel surgery in 2024. He had missed much of the previous year due to an injury from the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Shami returned to competitive action in October and the selectors are keen to assess his fitness for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout matches, where he represents Bengal. If Shami impresses the selectors, he could be included in the ODI series against England and considered for the Champions Trophy.
