Bumrah’s Fitness Race for Champions Trophy Intensifies

Bumrah is fighting against time to get fit in time for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The top pacer of India started his rehabilitation from the back injury at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru after the Sydney Test. BCCI is playing the waiting game with ICC's squad finalization deadline on February 12. Reports indicate that he will start light bowling within 48 hours but remains a doubt. If unfit, Harshit Rana could replace him. A final call on this is expected tomorrow as India hopes to field their spearhead in the marquee event.

Source: Times of India, ESPNcricinfo, Hindustan Times