The India pacer has already consulted New Zealand-based orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, who operated his back in 2023.

Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 is up in the air following an injury in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

In the latest update on Bumrah's injury, Hindustan Times reported that the pacer consulted New Zealand orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, who operated back in 2023, where he had a back injury. The report further stated that the surgeon is in touch with BCCI’s medical team and the selectors are expected to be informed

Despite poor run with bat Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be forming the core of Indian batting. There is also concerns over the availability of pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

Jasprit Bumrah got injured during the fifth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The speedster picked 32 wickets in five Test matches against Australia.

India should let Jasprit Bumrah rest and not even think about till Champions Trophy: Deep Dasgupta. (Photo Source: Twitter/X) India may have lost the 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by a 3-1 margin due to most members from the squad not rising up to the occasion.

Mohammed Shami is rumoured to make a comeback to international cricket during India's white-ball series against England. The last time Shami played for India was during the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy is uncertain due to a back injury. While it might be a minor spasm allowing a quick recovery, a more severe stress fracture could sideline him for months.

Jasprit Bumrah, the backbone of India’s pace attack, is facing a race against time to be fit for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier fast bowler sustained a back spasm during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 in Sydney,