How is Jasprit Bumrah’s performance in Champions Trophy, Pakistan gives difficult challenge

New Delhi. The player who performed best for India on the Australia tour was Jasprit Bumrah. The Indian pacer, who took 32 wickets in 5 Tests, was chosen as the Player of the Series. Bumrah could not bowl in the last innings of the series due to injury. This has increased the concern of Indian fans. Especially regarding the Champions Trophy, which is to be held next month. The situation regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s injury is not clear. BCCI has not given any information about how serious his/her injury is or when he/she will return to the field.

Team announced on January 12
The last date to declare the team for the ICC Champions Trophy is January 12. There is every possibility that Jasprit Bumrah will be included in the Indian team, even though the status of his/her injury is not clear. This will happen because of his/her past performance. Bumrah has proved that at present he/she is the best fast bowler not only in India but in the world. However, his/her performance in the Champions Trophy has not been very good.

Could not perform well in 2017
Jasprit Bumrah participated in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 edition. This was the early time of his/her career and he/she was getting better with experience. In the year 2017, the Champions Trophy was hosted by England. The Indian team had reached the finals of this tournament. However, Bumrah could take only 4 wickets in this tournament. Bumrah, who played 5 matches in Champions Trophy 2017, did not get a single wicket in 3 matches including the final. he/she was very expensive in the final and Pakistan scored 68 runs in his/her 9 overs.

Could not take wickets against Pakistan
Jasprit Bumrah played two matches against Pakistan and one each against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2017. he/she took 2-2 wickets against South Africa and Bangladesh. his/her account of wickets remained blank against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

India’s next match on 22 January
The Indian team has to play ODI and T20 series with England before the Champions Trophy. After returning from Australia, Team India will play its next match against England on 22 January. This will be the first match of the five-match T20 series. Jasprit Bumrah is not likely to play in this match. Even if they remain fit, they will be given rest, so that they can enter the Champions Trophy fresh.

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