Mumbai Indians will miss out on the services of Jasprit Bumrah at least for the initial phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but it still has enough firepower in its bowling line-up. With the seasoned Trent Boult back in the camp after a three-year stint with Rajasthan Royals, and Deepak Chahar joining, the side … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah will miss the initial matches of IPL 2025 for Mumbai Indians (MI) as he continues recovering from a back injury that has sidelined him since January. Here is a timeline of the key developments. January 4, 2025 – Jasprit Bumrah suffers a stress-related lower back injury during the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in … Read more
Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath on Thursday praised Jasprit Bumrah as an incredible and unique bowler, referring to Bumrah’s exceptional performance in the latest Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McGrath also acknowledged Bumrah’s intelligent captaincy in the first Test of the series. “I take a keen interest in Jasprit and the way he goes. I think he’s an … Read more
India will feel Jasprit Bumrah’s absence “very strongly” in the Champions Trophy but it still has a great chance to win the tournament considering its recent form and a host of match-winners at its disposal, reckoned former opener Shikhar Dhawan. While the event starts in Pakistan on Wednesday, India start its campaign a day later … Read more
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy kicks off on February 19, with host Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi. The tournament is returning after a break of eight years. As the tournament approaches, teams have announced their squads. Here are all the updated squads for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy after the February 11 deadline: Group … Read more
Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been named in India’s final 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. He will replace batter Yashasvi Jaiswal who was initially named in the provisional squad. Varun recently made his ODI debut against England in the second match ongoing series in Cuttack on February 9. This came on … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler, has been officially ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a lower back injury. The Indian bowler, despite being named in the provisional squad, failed to make the cut. The eight-nation tournament will begin on 19 February in Karachi, where hosts Pakistan will face New Zealand … Read more
Beyond the enticing prospect of sweeping the series, ironing out chinks will be higher on India’s agenda for the third One-Day International against England, its final dry run before the ICC Champions Trophy, in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Middle-order collapses in the first two ODIs denied it lopsided victories which were well warranted after Shubman Gill’s … Read more
As India sweats over the fitness of its pace ace Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the third ODI against England and the Champions Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma said that the team management will have more clarity once they receive the scan reports of the pacer. “We are waiting for some updates on his scan, which are … Read more
Former India pacer Varun Aaron on Saturday compared Jasprit Bumrah’s ability to control the ball to that of the legendary Wasim Akram, praising Bumrah’s performance in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy. “That was one of the finest series I’ve seen an Indian fast bowler deliver, at least in my time watching cricket. He had the ball … Read more