Pakistan coach tells India to worry about Jasprit Bumrah

He downplays the threat ahead of the blockbuster Champions Trophy 2025 clash.

Jasprit Bumrah is doubtful for the Champions Trophy after back spasms ruled him out for at least the first two ODIs of the series against England. However, Pakistan’s interim head coach Aaqib Javed has dismissed concerns over the potential impact of Jasprit Bumrah, downplaying the threat posed by India’s pace spearhead ahead of the highly anticipated Champions Trophy showdown.

Aaqib Javed downplays the threat posed by India’s Jasprit Bumrah.

With uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Bumrah, Aaqib brushed aside any notion that Pakistan would revolve their plans around the Indian pacer. Aaqib told reporters, as quoted by ANI, “They (India) should be worried about Bumrah’s fitness. When you play Champions Trophy, the most beautiful thing about it is you can’t take any team lightly. The top eight best teams are playing. If any team has a bowler like Bumrah, it is a plus point. But it is not like we will plan everything around him.”

India captain Rohit Sharma gives an update on Jasprit Bumrah.

India captain Rohit Sharma provided an update on Bumrah’s condition, revealing that the team is awaiting scan results that will determine his availability. Ahead of the 1st ODI against England, Rohit said in the pre-match press conference, “Jasprit, obviously, we’re waiting on some update about his scan, which is due to happen in the next few days.” He added, “We’re just waiting on that update, which is going to happen in the next few days, the scan. Then, probably, we’ll have a little more clarity about his participation in the last ODI.”

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will face off on February 23 at the Dubai International Stadium. The last IND vs PAK match was in an ICC tournament in 2021.