Indian cricket team captain Jasprit Bumrah has left the field with back spasms, sparking concern about his workload on this tour. The fast bowler had bowled only one over after lunch on the second day of the New Year’s Test in Sydney. He was seen leaving the dressing room with a medical team.
Bumrah had been carrying a heavy workload throughout the series, bowling 152.1 overs in nine innings, picking up 32 wickets at an average of 13.06. The team has been trying to manage his workload after he spent three of the last five overs off the field during the morning session on day two.
The Indian captain had previously spent a year out of the game in 2022 recovering from a stress fracture of the back. His condition will be monitored by the medical team, and his availability for the final innings of the series remains uncertain.
India need to win the Sydney Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Bumrah’s injury could be a significant blow to their chances. The team will monitor his progress closely, hoping he can return soon without exacerbating his back spasm.
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/scg-test-day-2-jasprit-bumrah-leaves-the-stadium-midway-likely-taken-for-scans-1467699