Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 04, 2025, 03:20 PM
Jasprit Bumrah Injury: The ongoing Test match between India and Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has reached an exciting turn. In just two days of play, the first innings of both the teams have been completed and six wickets have fallen in India's third innings as well. Team India has gained a significant lead of 145 runs, but the biggest concern in the Indian camp is about Jasprit Bumrah's fitness. During the second day's play, Bumrah suddenly complained of back pain and was taken to the hospital for a scan.Bumrah's injury increased the heartbeat of the fansOn the second day of the match, when Australia started their first innings, Bumrah bowled well in the opening session and took the important wicket of Marnus Labuschagne. However, in the second session, Bumrah was suddenly seen leaving the field. Seeing this sight, the concern of the fans of the Indian team increased. After some time, Bumrah was seen leaving the stadium in a car with the team physio in a training jersey.Bumrah returned to the stadium shortly after the start of Team India's second innings, which brought some relief to the fans. However, the question remained in everyone's mind about the seriousness of his injury.Update came in the press conferenceIn the press conference after the second day's play, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna gave an update on Bumrah's injury. He told that Bumrah has a problem of back spasm, due to which he was taken for a scan. Prasidh said, "The medical team is keeping an eye on Bumrah's condition. He has been given rest for the time being."Will Bumrah be able to bowl?Bumrah's injury has raised a big dilemma in front of the team management. The question is, will Bumrah be able to bowl in the second innings? Bumrah has been the most successful bowler of the Indian team in this series and his sharp bowling has strengthened the team on many important occasions.If Bumrah is not fully fit, then Team India may have to suffer a big loss. However, the team has to focus not only on this Test match but also on the Champions Trophy to be held next month. Bumrah's presence there will be very important, because India's success depends largely on his bowling.Bumrah's injury historyThis is not the first time that Jasprit Bumrah is suffering from back problems. He has performed brilliantly in the last one and a half years, but before that he was out of the field for almost a year. The reason for his previous absence was also a back injury. In such a situation, the team management would not want to take any risk.If this injury of Bumrah proves to be serious, then the Indian team may miss him in the coming days. Bumrah's absence for a long time can prove fatal for the team. Therefore, it will be important to see when the medical team decides to bring him back on the field.Further strategy for Team IndiaGiven the current situation of the Sydney Test, the Indian team may have to change its strategy. At present, the Indian batting lineup has taken a lead of 145 runs, but the team has lost six wickets in the third innings. In such a situation, the team needs to score big so that Australia can be given a challenging target.In the absence of Bumrah, there will be additional pressure on the bowling department. Bowlers like Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will have to fulfill their responsibility well. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will also have important responsibilities in the spin department.ConclusionA tough competition is being seen between India and Australia in the Sydney Test match. However, Jasprit Bumrah's injury has raised concerns in the Indian camp. The success of the team depends largely on Bumrah's fitness. In such a situation, the Indian team and fans are hoping that Bumrah returns to the field soon and leads the team to victory with his sharp bowling. At the same time, the team management will also have to decide when and how to bring Bumrah back to the field so that his future is secure.