Jasprit Bumrah placed on bed rest with uncertain injury diagnosis; Champions Trophy participation in doubt as return is unlikely to be rushed

Based on the report, it seems that Bumrah's current situation is not very promising. As a result, he is expected to make his way to the Bengaluru Centre of Excellence (CoE) run by BCCI.

"Bumrah could go to the CoE next week but right now there is no fixed date yet. He has been advised bed rest at home to help the muscles recover and the swelling to subside. Once that is done, future course of action will be ascertained," a source told the newspaper.

The report further added that Bumrah, who has swelling in his back owing to the injury, is unlikely to be rushed back, and with there being no clarity on how the diagnosis will be approached, the 31-year-old's return to competitive action could take longer.

"Bed rest doesn't sound good. I hope it's not a disc bulge or a muscle swelling which is of a higher grade. The approach has to be similar with him - wrap him in cotton wool and preserve the talent like him," added the source.

Selectors await final medical report

Indian players have an arduous schedule ahead with the home white-ball series against England, followed by the Champions Trophy, the IPL and then the Test series in England. With selectors still having time before they name the provisional squad on Sunday and teams being allowed to make changes to the list until February 13, the report added that the Ajit Agarkar-led committee are waiting for the final medical report on Bumrah before taking the call.

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