Border Gavaskar Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah injury raises tensions for India - WATCH VIDEO

Worrying scenes cropped up for the Indian fans on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. Despite India taking control with quick wickets, the focus rested on Jasprit Bumrah who left the ground midway. While it is yet to be confirmed but the Indian pace spearhead faced some discomfort in his back. When unable to keep up on the field, Bumrah opted to leave the field as Virat Kohli assumed the stand-in captaincy at the SCG. The specifics of Bumrah's injury remain unclear, but he was seen departing the ground with the team doctor for medical scans.

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah suffers a potential injury scare on Day 2 of Sydney Test

Footage aired on Star Sports captured Bumrah, dressed in training attire, leaving the venue in a car, possibly to a medical center for the scans. The pacer initially exited the field just before Lunch but returned briefly after the break to bowl one over. However, the discomfort persisted, prompting him to leave again. Substitute fielder Abhimanyu Easwaran took his place on the field. Before departing, Bumrah was spotted in conversation with Kohli, seemingly explaining his situation. The former Indian skipper, Virat Kohli then stepped up to lead the team.

Jasprit Bumrah has left the SCG: https://t.co/0nmjl6Qp2a pic.twitter.com/oQaygWRMyc

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Young bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered critical breakthroughs under Kohli’s captaincy, helping India dismiss Australia for 181 and securing a slender 4-run lead. Despite this success, Bumrah’s injury looms as a potential game-changer for the Test and the series. His dual role as India’s strike bowler and stand-in skipper in the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma, who opted out due to poor form, makes his availability crucial. It remains uncertain whether Bumrah will be fit to bowl in the second innings, a factor that could heavily influence the series finale.