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Bumrah`s Injury Clouds India`s Test Strategy

Jasprit Bumrah, captain of the Indian cricket team for the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is facing an injury concern after leaving the field due to back spasms. This occurred on the second day of the New Year’s Test in Sydney, where he bowled just one over after lunch before exiting the match. Bumrah was seen departing the dressing room accompanied by the team doctor and a security officer, later leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground for scans.

His injury raises significant concerns regarding his workload, especially considering he has bowled 152.1 overs across nine innings during this tour, claiming 32 wickets at an impressive average of 13.06. Bumrah had previously missed a year of cricket in 2022 due to a stress fracture in his back, making his current situation particularly alarming for the team.

Despite Bumrah's absence, India managed to dismiss Australia for 181 and reached 141-6, establishing a lead of 145 runs on an extraordinary second day. Virat Kohli stepped in to lead the team temporarily during Bumrah's absence. India is in a crucial position, needing to win this Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Bumrah's injury complicates their strategy moving forward. Rohit Sharma, who had stepped down as captain for this Test, had previously emphasized the importance of managing Bumrah's workload to prevent over-bowling.

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