Jasprit Bumrah Leaves SCG with Injury: What’s Next for India?
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Jsaprit Bumrah was leading India in the 5th Test Match against Australia at the SCG. Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma has excluded himself from the fifth Test following his continued poor performances in recent matches.
India endured a major setback on the second day of the fifth Test in the SCG. Their Stand-in Captain Jasprit Bumrahdeparted the field after delivering just one over after lunch on the second day of the fifth Test. During the second afternoon, Jasprit Bumrah was spotted, he was departing the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training Uniform with the doctor. According to reports, he might have been taken to hospital for scans to evaluate a possible injury. Bumrah’sunavailability will be a significant blow to India’s bowling attack.
Already, Bumrah has trapped two big wickets, including Usman Khawaja (2 off 10) and Marnus Labuschagne (2 off 8). Before departing the ground, he bowled 10 overs, finishing with figures of 2 for 33. Bumrah delivered only one over after lunch, then conversed with Virat Kohli, likely about his discomfort, before leaving the ground.
Workload on Bumrah
Throughout Australia’s tour, Jasprit Bumrah bowled around 152 overs across nine innings, claiming 32 wickets. By the conclusion of the MCG Test, he had bowled 52 overs. This was his highest figure in a Test match.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Absence, Who Will Lead India?
Before exiting the ground, Jasprit Bumrah handed over the captaincy duties to former Indian captain Virat Kohli.