India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah's participation in next month's Champions Trophy 2025 is currently in limbo after he sustained a back spasm during the fifth and final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at Sydney Cricket Ground.

In the latest update on Bumrah's injury, Hindustan Times reported that the pacer consulted New Zealand orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, who operated back in 2023, where he had a back injury. The report further stated that the surgeon is in touch with BCCI’s medical team and the selectors are expected to be informed

Ahead of the Indian squad selection for the upcoming Champions Trophy, there are concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness.

Jasprit Bumrah's back spasms raise concerns of a potential six-month recovery, with experts urging caution over his participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy should be announced before the January 12 deadline. Jasprit Bumrah should make it to the squad despite injury concerns while the likes of Mohammed Shami should also return to the side.

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be named in the provisional squad for the ICC tournament, but will only play if "pain-free after returning to bowling."

Jasprit Bumrah got injured during the fifth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The speedster picked 32 wickets in five Test matches against Australia.

According to a report by RevSportz, Jasprit Bumrah is all but likely to miss the ODI series against England that begins from February 9. The team management are also sweating over his availability for the Champions Trophy 2025.