Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the Champions Trophy may be in jeopardy if the extent of his injury sustained during the Border Gavaskar Trophy is more than just bruises on the back, according to the former India coach.

Bumrah underwent scans on the third day of the Sydney Test after he complained of back spasms as the team waits to find out the full extent of his injury. In a TOI report, former India coach Ramji Srinivasan said that a stress fracture between Grade 1 and Grade 3 could rule Bumrah out for more than six months, which also puts his playing time in the IPL in doubt. .

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A former Indian fast bowler noted that Bumrah playing five Tests in a row could have affected his back and felt that he should be given a break before returning to action. The former pacer also said that Bumrah should be named in the first team for the Champions Trophy on January 12 as there is a window to name replacements.

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