Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up about the severity of Jasprit Bumrah’s injury following the fifth Test against Australia in the BGT 2024-25 series. Gautam Gambhir stated that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will provide an update on Jasprit Bumrah’s injury at the right time.
India was without Bumrah in Australia’s second innings due to injury. The fast bowler had only bowled 10 overs in the first innings before being sidelined. India lost the match by six wickets, with Australia securing a 3-1 series victory. This marked Australia’s first Test series win against India since the 2014-15 season.
The Medical Team Is Working on Jasprit Bumrah – Gautam Gambhir
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Gautam Gambhir was asked about the extent of Jasprit Bumrah’s injury. He said that they didn’t have a clear update at that moment, as the medical team was still working on Bumrah. Gambhir assured that the update would be provided when available.
“Gautam, just about Bumrah, do we know the extent of the injury he has?” the reporter asked.
“Not at the moment, honestly. Because obviously, the medical team is working on him. So we will give you the right update at the right time,” Gambhir replied.
Jasprit Bumrah Finished as the Series’ Leading Wicket-Taker
Bumrah suffered a back spasm while bowling in the first innings and was unable to bowl in the second innings. However, he finished as the series’ leading wicket-taker, taking 32 wickets at an average of 13.06 and a strike rate of 28.38, including three five-wicket hauls.
With India needing to defend a 162-run target to level the series, Bumrah’s absence was deeply felt. Without Bumrah, India’s bowling attack failed to pose a threat to the Australian batters. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna tried to apply pressure, but the target was chased down in just 27 overs.
He Has Led the Attack Really Well – Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir praised Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional performance in the series. He stated that Bumrah led the bowling attack well by bowling a lot of overs and taking wickets when the team needed it. Gambhir also acknowledged the contributions of other bowlers, including Mohammed Siraj.
“Absolutely outstanding. I think I cannot say more than that. I think he has led the attack really well. He has bowled a lot of overs. And whenever he has come on to bowl, he has done a fabulous job. He has taken wickets. He has done everything possible he could from his side,” Gambhir said.
“But then he has been helped a lot from the other end as well. He has been helped by Mohammed Siraj. He has been helped by some of the young boys as well. Like Harsh Shetrana in the first two Test matches.”
“Then, Akash Deep. Ultimately, yes, you will always see the wickets and runs. There have been a lot of other contributions as well. But from Jasprit Bumrah’s point of view, he had a phenomenal series.”
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