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Bumrah Clears the Air on Fitness, Vows to Lead India in the Champions Trophy Despite Injury Rumors

 

India's star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, has finally silenced all the rumors about his fitness before the ICC Champions Trophy. Reports lately claimed that Bumrah was instructed to receive strict bed rest after suffering a back injury while playing at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 
However, the right-arm bowler stated that such reports are baseless. This is amid relief to the fans before the much-awaited high-stakes tournament.

 

Fake News Titled Unreliable

 

Earlier, a report suggested Bumrah might not feature in the Champions Trophy due to injury concerns. He was also speculated to report to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for recovery. The uncertainty surrounding his fitness raised doubts about India’s bowling attack for the tournament.

Bumrah dismissed the rumors on X (formerly Twitter) with a stern response. He marked the sources as "unreliable" and news "fake" with some laughing emojis. This clarification brought solace to the supporters, who had been nervously reading all the updates regarding his health condition.

 

Stellar Performances Back Bumrah's Fitness

 

The pacer's performance in Australia shows how important he is to Team India. Even though he suffered an injury scare during the fifth Test in Sydney, Bumrah finished the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as the highest wicket-taker with 32 wickets.
His outstanding contributions have earned him the ICC Player of the Month award for December 2024 and nominations for prestigious ICC awards, including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.

 

Fans are eagerly waiting for the official confirmation

 

Bumrah's tweet was soothing but still has scope for another update from BCCI. BCCI has issued no official communication about his fitness yet; hence, fans are getting restless about confirmation of whether he will feature in the Champions Trophy, which will be held on February 19.

India's campaign in the tournament starts on February 20, and Bumrah's presence will be a big thing in India's success. His fitness is now under the scanner, and the cricket world waits with bated breath as the countdown to the Champions Trophy continues.