Bumrah's Fitness Scare Raises Concerns for India-Australia Test

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah suffered back spasm during the Test match against Australia, raising concerns about his availability. His absence was noted as the team struggled with a thin lead. Previously, Bumrah missed significant play time due to a back injury. There's no update yet on his current status.

Indian cricket team faces uncertainty as their star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, suffers from a back spasm during the ongoing Test against Australia. The incident occurred shortly after Bumrah delivered just one over on the second day, post-lunch.

The team management is eagerly awaiting updates from the medical staff on Bumrah's condition, as his presence is crucial with India’s slender lead being under-150. Prasidh Krishna revealed in a press conference that Bumrah had been sent for scans and the medical team is monitoring his situation closely.

Bumrah's absence for over three hours saw senior player Virat Kohli taking over leadership duties. Given his prior back injury which kept him off the field between 2022 and 2023, concerns about his fitness intensify as visual reports showed him leaving the venue in an SUV.