Jasprit Bumrah injury update: Leaves ground for hospital

India’s stand-in captain and leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is battling injury problems during the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The speedster left the field on multiple occasions and bowled just one after lunch on Day 2 before returning to the locker room for treatment.

Bumrah’s workload raises questions

Bumrah has been India’s bowler of choice throughout the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy, delivering long, grueling spells throughout the series. His workload, coupled with the responsibility of leading the team in two games, seems to have taken its toll. Former Australian cricketers noted that Bumrah seemed physically tense even before the start of Day 2.

Bumrah heads to hospital for scans

Concerns over Jasprit Bumrah’s injuries have increased as the star pacer was seen leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground for a hospital visit, accompanied by members of the support staff. This development occurred soon after Bumrah left the field several times during Day 2 of the 5th Test against Australia. Reports suggest that the move is precautionary, and that Bumrah could undergo scans to assess the severity of his condition. His absence is a worrying sign for the Indian team as they rely heavily on his bowling and paceman skills in this high-stakes match. The team management is yet to release an official update, leaving fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly awaiting news on Bumrah’s fitness.

Chasing history in the midst of struggles

With 32 wickets in the series so far, Jasprit Bumrah is on the verge of breaking a significant record. He is just one wicket away from surpassing Harbhajan Singh’s tally of most wickets taken by an Indian bowler in a bilateral Test series against Australia. However, the injury could derail his chances of breaking the milestone in Sydney.

Bumrah has been a driving force for India throughout the series. In the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma, the 31-year-old has taken on the double burden of leading the team and spearheading the bowling attack. His leadership paid off early on as he led India to a crushing 295-run victory in the series opener in Perth.

A family battle with injuries

This is not the first time Bumrah has faced injury problems. Two years ago he suffered a career-threatening back injury that required surgery and a long period of rehabilitation. The pacer made a notable return to international cricket but has since been managed carefully to avoid overloading him.

With India trailing 1-2 in the series, Jasprit Bumrah’s presence is crucial if they are to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team needs him working flat out to keep their hopes alive. But if his injury keeps him out, it will leave a big void in India’s bowling attack. In that case, the pressure will be on Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna to step up and shoulder the burden.

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