Jasprit Bumrah has been ordered to bed rest as BCCI blocks his return

Latest update on Jasprit Bumrah He raised serious concerns about his availability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He suffered a back spasm after over-bowling the ball. Australia During the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Jasprit Bumrah is currently under medical supervision after he was advised to rest in bed at home. After a grueling Test tour in Australia, the Indian pacer returned home last week, but his condition remains worrying due to swelling in his back.

Jasprit Bumrah is under medical supervision, participation in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy remains uncertain

Sources revealed that Bumrah is expected to submit a report to the Board of Control for Cricket IndiaCenter of Excellence (BCCI) in Bengaluru. But there is no clarity on when he will visit the Center of Excellence, putting his participation in the 2025 Champions Cup in jeopardy.

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However, Jasprit Bumrah is likely to visit the Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru next week, but that entirely depends on the progress he makes. The sources also revealed that the medical experts asked Bumrah to rest until the swelling subsided so that they could determine the next steps for his recovery and treatment.

For now, the focus remains on ensuring the Indian player’s back muscles fully recover and the swelling goes down before making any further decisions on his fitness and future plans. However, if there is only swelling, Bumrah could be available for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Jasprit Bumrah could go to the Center of Excellence next week: report

The Times of India quoted a source close to the development as saying: “It is possible that Bumrah will go to the Center of Excellence next week, but at the moment there is no specific date yet. He was advised to rest on bed at home to help the muscles recover and reduce swelling. Once this is completed, the future course of action will be confirmed.

With Bumrah currently suffering from a swollen back, the India pacer will not be rushed back into action. Given his history of back problems, the BCCI has been warned against bringing him back to the cricket field.

The exact cause of the swelling is said to still be unclear, but if it is more serious than expected, his recovery could take longer, and he could miss the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan and Dubai.

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BCCI faces a tough decision as Jasprit Bumrah battles the swelling

The source also noted, “Bed rest doesn’t look good. Hopefully it’s not a bulging disc or higher degree muscle swelling. The approach should be similar with him: wrap him in cotton wool and keep him as talented as he is.”

So, the Indian cricket team management and selectors are now hoping that Jasprit Bumrah’s back problem is limited to swelling only, as the disc-related issue may delay his comeback. With a busy calendar ahead, including the Champions Trophy 2025, IPL 2025, and India’s tour of England, managing the Indian player’s recovery carefully and patiently is crucial.

India are yet to finalize their provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with the national selectors awaiting the medical team’s report before deciding to include Bumrah in the 15-member squad. They hope to get a clear picture in the next two days.