Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a fracture in his back. BCCI sources gave this information on Thursday. In fact, Bumrah did not accompany the team to Thiruvananthapuram for the first match of the series against South Africa, although he played two T20 matches against Australia. And the official further revealed that the fast bowler can stay out of the team for quite a long time.
Back stress fractures do not require surgery but take a long time to heal.
“Jasprit Bumrah complained of back pain during India’s practice session on Tuesday. He was assessed by the BCCI medical team. He has been ruled out of the first INDvSA T20I,” BCCI tweeted on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, a senior BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity, “Bumrah is definitely not going to play the World T20. He has a serious back condition. It is a stress fracture and he is six months old. may be out for the period.”
The 28-year-old pacer is the second senior star player to be dropped after Ravindra Jadeja, who is recovering from a knee surgery. Considering it a huge setback for India, the official says, “Losing Bumrah and Jadeja will be huge for India. We didn’t expect things to turn out well. They should be rested for the Asia Cup to manage their workload.” Was given. Management. Now the question remains whether he was fit enough to play the Australia series.”
In 2022, Bumrah has played only five Tests, five ODIs and as many T20Is for Mumbai Indians apart from IPL games. “It’s not much cricket, noting that he was rested for the Asia Cup, the West Indies tour and some of the bilateral cricket he played in India. It’s a lot of rest,” the official said.
“At the moment he is in the NCA and rehab will be long and tough. Yes, the World T20 is important but he is still young and India’s biggest bowling asset. You can’t take that risk with him,” the official said. ,
Bumrah doing sling action puts a lot of pressure on his back during loading. Former West Indies fast bowler great Michael Holding had assessed that Bumrah was always a candidate for back injuries.
(with inputs from agencies)
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