’10 per cent chance’: Jasprit Bumrah’s return to Champions Trophy is almost hopeless

jasprit bumrah He was India’s best player by a small margin in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, but if he is left out of the Champions Trophy squad in a month’s time, it could spell disaster for the team. There is. Bumrah sustained the injury on the second day of the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney, so severe that he was unable to bowl in the fourth innings of the series-deciding match. With only a few days left until the provisional squad for the Champions Trophy is announced, Bumrah’s suitability is yet to be confirmed.

Speaking on the issue, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali did not like Bumrah’s chances of joining the squad.

Basit Ali said on his YouTube channel: “It will be clear what announcement will be made regarding Bumrah. I think there is a 10 per cent chance of him (being in the team).”

Bumrah was reported to be suffering from back spasms on the second day of the fifth Test, but it could be an indication of something more serious if he misses the Champions Trophy squad in time. be.

The Indian team has to announce its squad by January 12, the deadline given to all countries to submit their teams. However, the final 15-man roster can be changed up to one week before the tournament, with February 13th being the last day.

The Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on February 19th and India’s first match will be played on February 20th.

Bumrah is unlikely to be included in India’s three-match ODI series against England ahead of the Champions Trophy. The ODI series begins on February 6.

Bumrah’s absence will be a significant blow to India’s pace weapon. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah’s absence did not allow him to show his full potential. Mohamed Shami. However, as the Champions Trophy approaches, the chances of Shami making a comeback in India also seem to be increasing.

Recently, the pacer posted several videos in which he can be seen sweating it out in training, aiming to return to full fitness before the tournament.