In a pivotal moment during the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Indian cricket team’s captain and star bowler Jasprit Bumrah was forced to leave the field for medical scans, casting a shadow over India’s campaign in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The incident has sparked widespread concern regarding his health and its potential impact on India’s strategy, especially with the World Test Championship qualification on the line. While Bumrah’s exact condition remains undisclosed, the focus has shifted to how India might adapt without their key pacer.
Discussions have also intensified around player workload management, with recent insights from FIFPRO’s HPAN and new guidelines from the Indian cricket board highlighting the need for strategic player care in high-stakes cricket.