Jasprit Bumrah enter Bengaluru for scans ahead in England’s ODIs

Following a brilliant five-match T20I series in which they won by a commanding 4-1 margin, India will meet England in a three-match ODI series starting February 6. The Champions Trophy 2025, which will be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates between February and March, will be the final ODIs for both teams. The Champions Trophy teams of both nations will play in the series, which begins in Nagpur on February 6.

A few players have raised concerns despite the squads being announced. One such player is star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, whose availability for both the England series and the Champions Trophy depends on his recovery from a back injury sustained against Australia during the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25 in Sydney.

Jasprit Bumrah is said to have been to Bengaluru for scans and more evaluation.

In a press conference held in Mumbai last month to announce India’s roster, Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors for the team, discussed the pacer’s health. Bumrah might play in the third ODI of the England series on February 12 to gain some playing time, although Agarkar has previously stated that he would not be available for the first two.

In addition to missing the first two ODIs against England, Bumrah has been instructed to take five weeks off. We are awaiting his fitness and will find out from the medical staff in early February. Around that time, we’ll likely learn additional specifics. In addition, the BCCI may release information about his medical condition directly from the physiotherapist, Agarkar had stated.

Harshit Rana, who has been included for the ODI series against England but is not officially a member of the Champions Trophy squad, is set to take Bumrah’s place if he does not recover in time.

The Indian team has already reached Nagpur, where the opening game of the ODI series versus England will take place. In 2024, India’s last ODI match versus Sri Lanka ended in a 2-0 away series loss. In addition to getting ready for the Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma and company will have the opportunity to return to the format for the home series against England.