Sun Jan 05 17:04:53 IST 2025: ## Bumrah’s Back Spasm Sidelines India in Sydney Test
**Sydney, January 5, 2025** – India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of bowling on day three of the fifth Test against Australia due to a back spasm, leaving the Indian bowling attack vulnerable. The injury, sustained on day two, prevented Bumrah from taking the field for three hours and 20 minutes. Despite this setback, Bumrah is expected to finish the series as the leading wicket-taker with 32 scalps.
India, resuming at 141/6, was bowled out for 157, adding only 16 runs to their overnight total. The absence of Bumrah significantly impacted India’s bowling performance, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna conceding 35 runs in the first three overs. Australia, chasing a modest 162-run target, benefited from Bumrah’s absence. The injury is a significant concern given Bumrah’s history of back problems, including a surgery in March 2023 that sidelined him for nearly a year.
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