Sat Jan 04 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Bumrah Leaves Sydney Test Under Injury Cloud, India’s Campaign Cast in Doubt
**Sydney, Australia** – India’s hopes in the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia were dealt a significant blow today when star bowler Jasprit Bumrah left the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the second session due to an undisclosed injury.
Bumrah, who had recently surpassed Bishan Bedi’s record for most wickets by an Indian bowler on an Australian tour, bowled only one over after lunch, noticeably slower than usual, before departing the field. After a 30-minute absence, he left the ground in training gear to undergo scans. Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri confirmed that Bumrah would be seeing doctors and undergoing scans, leaving his availability for the remainder of the match uncertain.
The injury casts a massive shadow over India’s chances, especially given Bumrah’s exceptional performance throughout the series, where he has taken 32 wickets at an average of 13.06 across nine innings. This blow comes after Bumrah’s lengthy recovery from a stress fracture in his back that kept him out of action for much of 2022 and 2023.
Virat Kohli is captaining the side in Bumrah’s absence. While India currently holds an innings lead, the impact of losing their leading wicket-taker remains to be seen. Further updates on Bumrah’s condition are expected shortly.
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