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Jasprit Bumrah's Recovery Delayed as Back Injury Proves More Severe

The Indian pacer remains under rehabilitation with no set timeline for his return, as the BCCI prioritizes a cautious approach to avoid long-term damage.

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Jasprit Bumrah. (AFP)
Jasprit Bumrah can now return by mid-April but there's no guarantee

Overview

  • Jasprit Bumrah's back injury, sustained in January 2025, is more severe than initially anticipated, delaying his return to competitive cricket.
  • The BCCI medical team is taking a conservative approach to his rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to minimize the risk of a stress fracture.
  • While Bumrah has resumed bowling in the nets, he has not yet been cleared for participation in the IPL 2025 season, with no definitive timeline for his comeback.
  • Mumbai Indians have turned to rookie players like Ashwani Kumar in Bumrah's absence, as the team adapts to his unavailability.
  • Experts, including Shane Watson, emphasize the importance of managing Bumrah's workload carefully to ensure his long-term fitness and availability for international cricket.