Sat Jan 04 11:02:41 UTC 2025: ## India Captain Bumrah Leaves Sydney Test with Back Injury
**Sydney, Australia –** India’s captain, Jasprit Bumrah, was forced to abandon the second day of the Sydney Test match against Australia due to a back injury. Bumrah, who has played a pivotal role in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, left the SCG stadium in a van with team support staff after experiencing discomfort.
He subsequently underwent scans at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney to determine the extent of the injury. Team sources expect the results later today. Bumrah had bowled eight overs, including one that dismissed Marnus Labuschagne, before leaving the field shortly after the lunch break. His departure came despite his earlier wicket breaking Bishen Singh Bedi’s 46-year-old record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in an Australian series.
While the initial assessment suggested a minor issue, Bumrah’s departure in civilian clothing suggests a more serious concern. The severity of the injury and its impact on his participation in the remainder of the series remain unclear pending the results of the scans. The Indian team and fans will anxiously await the medical report.
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