Jasprit Bumrah back at Sydney Cricket Ground after hospital visit, likely to continue playing in IND vs AUS 5th Test

Jasprit Bumrah has returned back to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) after leaving the ongoing India vs Australia fifth Test midway for medical scans on Saturday. The India captain, who is standing for regular skipper Rohit Sharma, left the ground just after lunch and left the stadium with a team doctor, the visuals of which went viral on social media.

The India pacer looked absolutely fine and, while leaving the stadium, also seemed in total comfort. Considering Bumrah is fine, his sudden departure created a lot of speculation. However, according to sports presenter Mayanti Langer, Bumrah had some issues with his back, which went under the knife back in March 2023 in New Zealand.

In the recent visuals, Bumrah was seen going up and down the steps at the SCG, much to the excitement of Indian fans worldwide. However, BCCI has yet to issue an official update on Bumrah.

An unspecified niggle?

According to a PTI report, Bumrah underwent precautionary scans for an unspecified niggle. He was away from the field for three hours and 20 minutes in total, but his return might have eased worries in the Indian camp ahead of Australia’s second innings. 

Meanwhile, Bumrah has suffered back spasm and the team is waiting for an update from the medical staff about the availability of star pacer, fellow teammate Prasidh Krishna informed. 

Bumrah was experiencing some discomfort, which appeared to be a side strain, after bowling one over in his post-lunch spell. He spoke to Kohli and left the stadium with the team’s security liaison officer, Anshuman Upadhyay, and the team doctor.

The pacer has already taken 32 wickets in the series and had figures of 2/33 in 10 overs in the current Test, having removed Marnus Labuschagne in the morning session. Virat Kohli led the side in the absence of Bumrah.

Meanwhile, India ended Day 2 at 141/6, leading Australia by 145 runs. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar are the two unbeaten batters at the crease for India.