Jasprit Bumrah is an Indian professional cricketer who is regarded as one of the best bowlers in history. He has incredible wicket-taking skills, which help his teams restrict the opposition to lower totals. He is one of India’s most important players and has picked up many crucial wickets for the Indian cricket team throughout his career. While Indian fans were gearing up to see Bumrah put in another incredible performance while representing India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, it will not end up being that way. It has now been revealed that Bumrah has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy, something this article talks about.
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Jasprit Bumrah’s journey in international cricket is nothing short of remarkable. After making his debut for India in 2016, he quickly became a cornerstone of the bowling attack, especially in the white-ball format. His ability to bowl in the death overs and take crucial wickets in power plays has made him an invaluable asset. The statistics speak for themselves; Bumrah is consistently among the top wicket-takers in ODI cricket and has a track record of making key breakthroughs in high-pressure situations. This is why it will be a major setback now that the Indian team have confirmed that they will be without Bumrah for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The Indian bowler has been an integral part of the Indian squad for quite a while now, and it will be nearly impossible to replace him. After missing out on winning the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Indian fans wanted to win in the One Day International (ODI) format and put a mark in the history of the format by winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, these hopes have taken a big hit after news regarding Bumrah’s injury surfaced. While India does have good bowlers sitting in wait to prove their worth, it is unlikely that they will be able to replicate what Jasprit Bumrah has been doing for the Indian cricket team in recent times.
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Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke about Jasprit Bumrah being ruled out with an injury and how it will affect India’s chances to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He said:
“Obviously he has been ruled out. But all the details, I can’t give you because it’s up to the medical team to talk about that how long is he going to be out for and stuff because it’s the medical team that decides at NCA. Obviously we wanted him desperately. We know that what he can do, he’s a world-class player. But then again, some things are not in your hands. So it’s an opportunity for some of the young guys, like Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, to put their hands up and do something for the country.
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Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. Harshit Rana named replacement.
Other squad updates 🔽 #TeamIndia | #ChampionsTrophy https://t.co/RML5I79gKL
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 11, 2025
“Sometimes these are the opportunities which you’re looking for. And Harshit has been brilliant throughout the series. He’s taken some important wickets. We all know what Arshdeep can deliver. So, yes, Bumrah will always be a miss. But having someone like Mohammad Shami back with his experience is always good,” Gambhir earlier said in the post-match interaction.”
While the Indian team is missing Bumrah, even some other teams are missing a few of their best players. The Australian team is set to be without Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the Champions Trophy, which will severely impact their bowling attack. However, losing Bumrah may also psychologically affect Team India. Having a player like Jasprit Bumrah can be very reassuring. He has helped India navigate incredibly difficult situations in the past, which is why having him in your team gives the other players an extra boost. Not having him in the squad can end up putting pressure on other bowlers and affect their performances as well.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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