Sun Jan 05 06:39:37 UTC 2025: ## Bumrah’s Back Spasm Rules Him Out of Crucial Sydney Test
**Sydney, Australia** – India’s star fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, was unable to participate in the final innings of the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday due to a back spasm. The injury, which flared up on Day 2, prevented Bumrah from bowling a single delivery in the crucial final innings, leaving India without one of their key players.
Bumrah, leading the team in Rohit Sharma’s absence, experienced discomfort during his second spell on Day 2 and underwent precautionary scans after lunch. He returned to the ground but ultimately remained sidelined, despite appearing for warm-up in sneakers and only performing limited arm rotations.
The injury is a setback for Bumrah, who only recently returned from a lengthy absence due to a lower back injury that required surgery in March 2023. He expressed his disappointment, stating, “Little frustrating but sometimes you have to respect your body, you can’t fight your body. Disappointing, probably missed out on the spiciest wicket of the series.”
In Bumrah’s absence, Prasidh Krishna stepped up, taking three Australian wickets in the final innings. Despite Krishna’s efforts, Australia ultimately achieved victory, reaching their target in 27 overs. India’s second innings was also brief, lasting just 45 minutes and adding only 16 runs to their overnight score before being all out for 157.
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