It is being said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is already preparing a backup plan as Jasprit Bumrah might not recover in time for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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In another scenario, Harshit Rana was already named for the first two ODIs against England, but sources revealed that the experienced pacer Mohammed Siraj is a strong contender to get the nod if Bumrah fails to recover in time for the upcoming eight-nation tournament.
BCCI coordinates with New Zealand specialist over Bumrah’s injury
A BCCI source was quoted as saying by Times of India: “The BCCI medical team is in touch with Schouten in New Zealand. The board had also planned a visit for Bumrah to New Zealand. But that hasn’t happened yet. The selectors know it will be a miracle if Bumrah turns up 100% fit in the given timeline.”
His reports will be shared with the orthopedic surgeon, and a decision on sending him will depend on the findings and feedback from Schouten’s evaluation.
BCCI prepares backup plan for Champions Trophy 2025 as Jasprit Bumrah’s recovery timeline remains uncertain
The source further stated, “The reports will be shared with his doctor in New Zealand. Sending Bumrah to New Zealand will depend on the feedback. The board and Bumrah himself are not willing to push hard given his significance over a long period of time. Selectors will only be informed if he is ready to take the field after the entire process is complete. The selectors will need to keep a backup plan ready for him. It will be a miracle if Bumrah makes it.”
The BCCI's medical team was scheduled to assess Bumrah's condition after this offloading period, which ended last week, and there is no update on this yet.
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