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There was loads of dialog round Indian cricket group star quick bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s health forward of the Champions Trophy 2025. Bumrah was affected by again spasms that prevented him from bowling throughout the closing Take a look at match in opposition to Australia in Sydney. The quick bowler appeared in a spot of hassle throughout the match and was rushed to the hospital for scans. Based on a report within the Hindustan Occasions, Bumrah has consulted New Zealand-based orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Rowan Schouten, in regards to the harm. “The surgeon is in touch with BCCI’s medical team and the selectors are expected to be informed.”
The report additional claimed that Bumrah is prone to be named within the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy however he’ll solely play if he’s “pain-free after returning to bowling”.
In the meantime, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed his reservations about Jasprit Bumrah succeeding Rohit Sharma as India’s Take a look at captain.
Kaif emphasised that appointing Bumrah as skipper might overburden the pacer, affecting each his health and longevity. As a substitute, he advocated for a batter, comparable to KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant, to take up the management mantle, making certain stability and efficiency continuity.
Hypothesis round India’s Take a look at captaincy has intensified following Rohit Sharma’s absence from the Sydney Take a look at throughout the just lately concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Experiences counsel that Rohit may step away from Take a look at captaincy altogether, opening the door for potential successors. Jasprit Bumrah, who briefly captained India within the Perth and Sydney Assessments, has emerged as a candidate for the function, however Kaif firmly believes this may be a misstep.
“The BCCI should think twice before appointing Jasprit Bumrah as the full-time captain,” Kaif posted on X.
“He needs to focus solely on taking wickets and staying fit. Added leadership responsibilities and getting carried away in the heat of the moment can lead to injuries and potentially shorten an outstanding career. Don’t kill the golden goose.”
(With IANS inputs)
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