Delhi: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah suffered a lower back injury during the Sydney Test earlier this year. Due to this injury, he was ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Also, there are reports that they can stay out for about two weeks from the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) auction.
Former MI bowling coach Shane Bond has given special advice related to Bumrah to Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma.
Shane Bond advice on Bumrah
Shane Bond believes that Bumrah is a very valuable bowler for the Indian team and it is necessary to keep it until the next World Cup. Bond told ESPNcricinfo, “Five Test matches are to be played in England, but I would not like Bumrah to play more than two consecutive Tests. Playing Test cricket immediately after IPL will be a big risk for him. Therefore, it will be very important how they are managed. “
He further said, “Perhaps the team management has to decide that Bumrah should play only three or four Tests. If they stay fit during the England series, then we can keep them ready for the rest of the formats. But if he gets hurt again at the same place, it can pose a threat to his career, because the surgery of this part is not possible. “
How long will Bumrah fit?
According to reports, Bumrah can fit by the first week of April. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians will play their first match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 23 at Chidambaram Stadium.
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