Jasprit Bumrah leaves SCG for scans on Day 2 of Sydney Test

In a concerning development for Indian cricket fans, captain Jasprit Bumrah was seen leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Day 2 of the ongoing Test against Australia on January 4. The fast bowler had delivered 8 overs earlier in the day, including a crucial wicket of Marnus Labuschagne, but left the field just after the lunch break, raising concerns over his fitness.

Bumrah's dismissal of Labuschagne in the seventh over of the Australian innings was a significant moment, as it helped him break a 46-year-old record held by Bishen Singh Bedi for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a series in Australia. However, after bowling just one over post-lunch, Bumrah was seen leaving the field with the support staff, not in his playing whites but in training gear.

Commentators soon revealed that Bumrah had gone to a nearby medical facility, likely for scans. It was reported that the pacer had been experiencing back pain, prompting the need for a check-up. Former cricketer Ravi Shastri, commenting on the incident, said, "The big news from the SCG is that the mainstay of the Indian bowling attack has left the ground. Obviously going to see some doctors and for some scans. One would get to know in some time."

This injury scare comes after Bumrah had a similar scare during the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, but he recovered quickly. Bumrah has been in stellar form, having taken 32 wickets so far in the series, outpacing all other bowlers.