AUS vs IND, Sydney Test: Jasprit Bumrah leaves SCG for scans, Virat Kohli takes over as captain (WATCH)
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Jan 4, 2025, 8:58 AM ISTJasprit Bumrah was forced to leave the field due to discomfort on day two of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
In a significant setback for the Indian team, Jasprit Bumrah was forced to leave the field on the second day of the fifth Test after feeling discomfort following a single over in the post-lunch session on Saturday.
Live footage from the official broadcasters showed Bumrah leaving the stadium in his training kit, accompanied by two support staff members, for a scan.
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The Indian team is now anxiously awaiting results from precautionary scans, as Bumrah, who has been in exceptional form throughout the series, experienced what appeared to be a side strain.
Jasprit Bumrah has left the SCG: https://t.co/0nmjl6Qp2a pic.twitter.com/oQaygWRMyc
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)Bumrah, who has taken 32 wickets in the ongoing series, had earlier dismissed Marnus Labuschagne in the morning session, finishing with impressive figures of 2/33 from 10 overs. However, after his brief post-lunch spell, the 29-year-old fast bowler was seen communicating with captain Virat Kohli, before walking off the field visibly discomforted.
Soon after, the official broadcasters showed Bumrah leaving the venue accompanied by the team’s security liaison officer, Anshuman Upadhyay, and the team doctor. The Fox Sports cameras captured his departure from the stadium in an SUV, confirming the seriousness of the situation.
As of now, Virat Kohli is leading the Indian side in Bumrah’s absence. The team is awaiting further updates on the bowler's condition, with hopes that it is not a major injury.
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