5th Test: Bumrah Experiences Back Spasms and Undergoes Scans, Reports Krishna
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Sydney, Jan 4 (NationPress) Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has disclosed that captain Jasprit Bumrah was taken for scans following back spasms he experienced on the second day of the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
The medical team is closely monitoring him and will provide updates regarding Bumrah's condition.
"Yes, he (Bumrah) had a back spasm and he had gone for scans. The medical team is monitoring him so we will know (more) whenever they provide us with information," Krishna informed reporters after play concluded on Saturday.
Bumrah departed the stadium accompanied by the team doctor and a security officer, as seen during the live broadcast. The pace spearhead managed to bowl only one over, during which his pace noticeably dropped, and he exited the field after a quick conversation with Virat Kohli in the second session of day two's match. Throughout the tour, Bumrah has bowled a total of 152.1 overs across nine innings.
In Australia’s innings, Bumrah recorded figures of 2-33 from 10 overs, contributing to a total that concluded at 181. He delivered a significant blow by dismissing Usman Khawaja on the final ball of day one and later had Marnus Labuschagne caught behind early on day two. Bumrah currently leads the series as the top wicket-taker with 32 scalps.
Additionally, Bumrah surpassed Bishen Singh Bedi's tally of 31 wickets to become India's highest wicket-taker in a Test series held in Australia.
With Bumrah sidelined, Kohli assumed the captaincy, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna each claimed three wickets, and Nitish Kumar Reddy took two.
At the close of play on Day 2, India stood at 141/6 in 32 overs, holding a lead of 145 runs. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar remained unbeaten at the crease, scoring 8 and 6 runs, respectively.
Earlier, Rishabh Pant showcased his aggressive batting style, smashing a quick-fire 33-ball 61 to conclude his Down Under tour on a high note. He reached his half-century off just 29 balls, marking it as the fastest by a visiting batter on Australian soil in Test history.
Pant's explosive innings included six fours and four sixes, effectively keeping the Australian bowling attack at bay.
