India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah is set to bowl today in the ongoing fifth and final Test against Australia, following a morning assessment. Reports from RevSports, providing live coverage in Sydney, confirmed this update.
Bumrah’s availability was under doubt after he suffered a back spasm on Day 2 and was taken for scans. Having bowled only one over post-Lunch, the star pacer’s fitness became a major concern for the Indian team. Prasidh Krishna, speaking after Day 2, revealed Bumrah’s condition, raising questions about his participation in the remainder of the match.
Just In – Bumrah will bowl today
(after a assessment on this morning) till last night it was pretty unsure— रोहित जुगलान Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) January 4, 2025
Recap of Day 2:
- Indian Bowlers Shine: Despite Bumrah’s limited participation, Indian bowlers, including Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy, performed brilliantly to dismiss Australia for 181, securing a slender 4-run lead.
- Batting Momentum Swings: India started strongly but faced a collapse from 42/1 to 78/4, with Scott Boland wreaking havoc. However, Rishabh Pant’s aggressive 61 off 33 balls helped India end the day with a commanding lead of 145 runs.
- Pitch Conditions and Strategy: With the deck offering plenty for the bowlers, India will look to capitalize early on Day 3. Bumrah’s contribution could be decisive in tilting the match further in India’s favor.
Day 3 promises to be a crucial phase, with both teams vying for control in this high-stakes decider.
