While the latest scan, which Bumrah underwent in Bengaluru over the weekend, did not reveal anything untoward, it is learned he is not entirely ready to return to bowling yet

India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy because of a lower-back injury.

Veteran Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh is confident about Team India's chances at the upcoming Champions Trophy, despite the absence of key bowler Jasprit Bumrah. The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) confirmed Bumrah's absence from the tournament due to a back injury he picked up back in January.

While the latest scan, which Bumrah underwent in Bengaluru over the weekend, did not reveal anything untoward, it is learned he is not entirely ready to return to bowling yet

Team India faces a huge setback with Jasprit Bumrah being forced to miss the Champions Trophy due to a back injury.

India cricket have suffered a major injury blow ahead of the Champions Trophy with fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah ruled out with a lower back issue. Bumrah picked up the problem towards the end of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia in January and has not recovered sufficiently to play any part in the upcoming tournament.

The BCCI is set to determine the availability of Jasprit Bumrah for the Champions Trophy 2025. After undergoing a scan, his fitness remains a concern following an injury in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy after failing to recover from a lower back injury in time for the tournament, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) announced on Tuesday.

Bumrah, who sustained a back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was recommended a five-week rest, as confirmed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar.

Jasprit Bumrah has been excluded from India's ICC Champions Trophy squad due to a back injury. Harshit Rana replaces Bumrah, while Varun Chakaravarthy joins as Yashasvi Jaiswal's substitute. The tournament's format sees India competing in Dubai,