India's World Cup Hopes Hang in the Balance as Bumrah's Injury Feared to be More Serious

Concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's injury have been raised by former Australia coach Ricky Ponting, with doubts emerging about the severity of the back spasms that forced him to leave the field during the ongoing test match against Australia. Ponting suggested that the injury may be more serious than initially reported, casting uncertainty over India's chances of winning the series.

Bumrah's injury has already had a significant impact on the game, with India bowled out for a paltry 157 runs in just 7.5 overs after being without their key fast bowler. Australia capitalized on this, with Scott Boland taking 6/45 to reduce India's top order. The hosts are currently 71 for 3, still 91 runs short of their target. Despite this, experts like Ponting and former England captain Michael Vaughan are sounding alarm bells over Bumrah's injury, with Vaughan suggesting the series could be decided by the Indian fast bowler's availability.

Bumrah's statistics before this injury reveal just how crucial he has been to India's chances. With 32 wickets at an average of 13.06, he has been the standout bowler of the series, and his unavailability could prove a significant blow to India's chances of retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former fast bowler Darren Lehmann also expressed concerns about Bumrah's injury, highlighting the pressure it would put on the team's bowlers to perform.

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