Jasprit Bumrah fitness News

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday, May 24 announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match Test series to be played in England from June 20. Shubman Gill was appointed India's new Test captain while Rishabh Pant was named as deputy. B Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh have been picked in India's Test squad for the first time while Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur have made their comebacks. However, there was no place for Mohammed Shami and Sarfaraz Khan in the India squad for the England tour. Let's take a look at the major takeaways from India's Test squad for England:

India appears to be ushering in a new era in Test cricket as Rohit Sharma and possibly Virat Kohli step away from the format. The Test squad for the upcoming England series is expected to be announced next week, during which the BCCI is also likely to officially introduce the new captain.  

Cricket fans were in for a surprise when a video surfaced of Mohammed Siraj and Zanai Bhosle jamming together.

With less two weeks left for the Champions Trophy 2025 to start, the suspense and uncertainty around Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and his participation in the upcoming ICC event continues to grow. Here's is a list of player who can replace Bumrah in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad:

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead, has been a game-changer with his lethal yorkers and match-winning spells. However, his journey has been marred by recurring injuries that have sidelined him at crucial moments. From a thumb fracture in 2018 to a back spasm in 2025, Bumrah has battled multiple setbacks, often raising concerns about his longevity. Yet, his relentless comebacks have cemented his status as one of cricket’s finest fast bowlers. With the Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, his fitness remains a key talking point. Here’s a closer look at how injuries have shaped—and tested—his career.

Many big-name players including Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to injuries. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah's participation also remains uncertain for the upcoming ICC event. Here's a list of players who are all set to miss Champions Trophy 2025 and their potential replacements: 

Aakash Chopra believes Mohammed Siraj could replace Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Shami in India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad if either is unavailable due to fitness concerns.

As Team India gears up for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, there's a mix of excitement and uncertainty surrounding their squad selection. After a challenging 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the upcoming tournament offers India a chance to redeem themselves on the global stage. With key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli leading the charge, the squad’s composition is shaping up with some surprises and tough calls, particularly regarding fitness and player roles. Here’s a closer look at the probable squad for India’s big challenge in Abu Dhabi.

As of now, Bumrah has taken 32 wickets from five matches at an average of 13.06 in the ongoing series.

Unfortunately, the rain is not expected to relent anytime soon. Day 2 (December 15) of the Test will see a 59% chance of rain, with cloudy and humid conditions throughout the day.