Jasprit Bumrah injury Update: Team India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s injury has raised concerns among fans. He was ruled out of the Sydney Test due to back spasms, and now there is uncertainty regarding his return for the Champions Trophy. The physio of the World Cup-winning team has issued a major warning to Bumrah. The star bowler played a crucial role in the series, taking 32 wickets during the Australia tour.
Former Trainer Provides Injury Update on Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah was injured during the final Test in Sydney, which led to him undergoing scans. This injury now casts doubt on his participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Former India trainer Ramji Srinivasan has advised caution and emphasized that Bumrah should not be risked if he’s not fully fit.
🚨 Jasprit Bumrah’s back injury diagnosis is still uncertain !!
– If it’s a muscle spasm, he should be fit to resume training by end of Jan
– If it’s a stress fracture, he could be out for 1-6 months !! 🚨
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Former Trainer’s Advice on Bumrah’s Injury
In an interview with the Times of India, Srinivasan stated, “Bumrah is a treasure, and he should be handled with care. The Champions Trophy is not the end of the world. If there is even the slightest doubt, he should not be in the team. He has never played five consecutive Test matches in his career.”
UPDATE ON INJURY??
BCCI has kept the type and grade of Jasprit Bumrah’s injury a secret until now. If it is a Grade 1 injury, it typically takes 2-3 weeks for rehabilitation, after which the NCA assesses whether the player is fit to play. A Grade 2 injury usually requires 4-6… pic.twitter.com/x5mnZuPvdf
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Update on Bumrah’s Injury Recovery
Srinivasan elaborated, “If it’s just a cramp, he should be fit, and he must be feeling fine even before boarding the flight to return home. However, I’m not so sure. The injury could be related to stress, which is a result of playing too much cricket. If it is a Grade 1 to Grade 3 stress fracture, it may take anywhere from one to six months to heal.”