Sat Jan 04 14:49:03 UTC 2025: ## Bumrah’s Back Injury Clouds India’s Sydney Test Hopes
**Sydney, Australia:** Indian cricket captain Jasprit Bumrah left the field during day two of the Sydney Test against Australia due to a back injury. After receiving treatment from the Indian medical team and undergoing scans at a hospital, his participation in the remainder of the match remains uncertain.
Bumrah’s absence led to Virat Kohli taking over the captaincy. While the injury didn’t initially appear serious, Bumrah’s availability for day three hinges on his condition Sunday morning, with sources suggesting a 50/50 chance of him playing. No official statement has been released by the BCCI or the team. Should Bumrah be unable to continue, Kohli is expected to retain the captaincy.
India dominated the first innings, bowling Australia out for 181 runs. At the close of play on day two, India had reached 141 runs in their second innings. Bumrah left the field during the second session of day two, accompanied by BCCI manager Anshuman Upadhyay.
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