Accordingly, on advice from medical experts, the BCCI decided to allow Bumrah rest for at least five weeks (the Sydney Test finished on January 5) after which he will undergo another scan to determine if he can return to action.
If Bumrah is cleared of injury, his match fitness is likely to be tested in the final ODI of the home series against England on February 12. The deadline to submit the final Champions Trophy squad to the ICC is February 11.
As it stands, Bumrah is likely to be named in India’s 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy that will be announced on Saturday, with an asterisk against his name, implying his inclusion is subject to fitness.
Kohli, Rahul not available for next Ranji Trophy round
It is understood that Kohli had neck pain and had taken an injection on January 8, three days after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in Sydney. Kohli told BCCI medical staff that he was still experiencing pain, ruling him out of Delhi’s game against Saurashtra in Rajkot.
While Kohli and Rahul have another opportunity to play Ranji Trophy, with the final round in the group phase starting on January 30, those matches end close to the start of the ODI series against England on February 6. Both Kohli and Rahul are in contention to play the England ODIs and the Champions Trophy; squads for which will be announced on Saturday.
