The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has advised Bumrah to take complete bed rest to facilitate muscle recovery and reduce swelling in his back. There is currently no fixed date for him to report to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, but it is anticipated that he will do so sometime next week. Given Bumrah's history of back issues, stakeholders are cautious and prefer not to rush his recovery, focusing instead on preserving his talent and avoiding any aggravation of the injury.
Concerns have been raised that Bumrah's condition could potentially involve a disc bulge or a higher-grade muscle swelling. His participation in the Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19, remains in serious doubt. The Indian team is expected to announce their provisional squad soon, with the flexibility to make changes until February 13. The selectors are awaiting a final medical report on Bumrah before making a decision regarding his inclusion in the squad.
As the announcement date for India's Champions Trophy squad approaches, speculation grows around Bumrah's absence due to his injury. Other key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are anticipated to be part of the squad, while Mohammed Shami's return after a long injury-induced break is also expected.
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