The India pacer has already consulted New Zealand-based orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, who operated his back in 2023.

Workload management is crucial for modern cricketers to stay fresh and injury-free. Jasprit Bumrah's heavy bowling schedule during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series raised concerns, especially after he suffered a back spasm.

Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 is up in the air following an injury in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

In the latest update on Bumrah's injury, Hindustan Times reported that the pacer consulted New Zealand orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, who operated back in 2023, where he had a back injury. The report further stated that the surgeon is in touch with BCCI’s medical team and the selectors are expected to be informed

India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy should be announced before the January 12 deadline. Jasprit Bumrah should make it to the squad despite injury concerns while the likes of Mohammed Shami should also return to the side.

India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah's participation in next month's Champions Trophy 2025 is currently in limbo after he sustained a back spasm during the fifth and final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be named in the provisional squad for the ICC tournament, but will only play if "pain-free after returning to bowling."

Jasprit Bumrah got injured during the fifth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The speedster picked 32 wickets in five Test matches against Australia.