Jasprit Bumrah in attendance at the India vs Pakistan clash in Dubai

The biggest spectacle of the ICC Champions Trophy is currently underway at the Dubai International Stadium. Fans of both countries have shut out any other tasks as all eyes converge on the much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash. Calling the hosts to Dubai, this is a chance for India to avenge their final loss against Pakistan in the 2017 Champions Trophy. For the defending champions, meanwhile, the high-stakes match is all they have left to rely on if they want to remain alive in the ICC tournament. While unfortunately not part of the action, India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, has arrived at the venue to support his teammates in the clash.

Jasprit Bumrah, ruled out of the India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury is currently training at the NCA. However, taking a break from his rehabilitation in Bengaluru, the champion has arrived in Dubai as a spectator. Ahead of the India vs Pakistan clash, the seamer was seen interacting with his teammates as he hugged Virat Kohli. Moreover, Bumrah finally received his accolades from the ICC 2024 awards.

Virat Kohli with Jasprit Bumrah. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/qGKE5u2hbb

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India face arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A fixture at the Dubai International Stadium, with a semifinal spot within reach. Having secured a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their opening match on Thursday, another win would all but confirm their place in the final four. Meanwhile, Pakistan are in a must-win situation after suffering a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday. Ahead of the game, Bumrah also took the opportunity to meet the squad on the field and interacted with ICC chairman Jay Shah.

The 31-year-old sustained an injury during the final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia last month. Following the series, the BCCI advised him to manage his workload as Indian players returned to domestic action in the Ranji Trophy. He was also rested for the home white-ball series against England earlier this month, sparking speculation over his fitness. Despite being named in India’s provisional Champions Trophy squad, BCCI awaited the final medical reports before making a decision. Ultimately, he was ruled out on the eve of the deadline. Last week, ahead of India’s campaign opener, Bumrah’s wife, Sanjana Ganesan, confirmed that the fast bowler had already begun training at the National Cricket Academy.