India’s three-match One-Day International series. Against Sri Lanka begins on January 10 and Jasprit Bumrah has been added as a last-minute addition. India’s three-match One-Day International series against Sri Lanka begins on January 10 and Jasprit Bumrah has been added as a last-minute addition. Prior to the Asia Cup, India’s premier pacer Bumrah was initially sidelined due to a stress fracture in his back.
However, after a long rest and intense rehabilitation at the NCA, he appears to have fully recovered. The big breaking on Tuesday afternoon suggests that the board and team management are satisfied with the 28-year-old’s progress and that getting him to return as early as possible. In the final week of December, when India’s squad was announced for the Sri Lanka series, Bumrah was not included.
Reports stated that the BCCI was not keen on rushing the India pacer’s return. However, the big breaking suggests that the board and team management are satisfied with the pacer has gone. Through restoration and has been pronounced fit by the Public Cricket Foundation (NCA). Soon, he will join the ODI team for Team India. However, it remains to be seen whether Bumrah will immediately return to the Playing XI.
If he has been added to the team, he should most likely play. With Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Umran Malik are already on board to lead India’s pace department. Bumrah’s arrival promises to strengthen the bowling unit, which is already formidable. Bumrah must return to 100 percent and bowl at full speed in what promises to be a very busy year that includes the Indian team playing at home in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The 50-over Asia Cup, and most importantly, the World Cup.
He was injured during India’s unsuccessful T20 World Cup campaign in Australia. The Men in Blue lost to England at the penultimate hurdle and were eliminated in the semifinals with a rather one-sided 10-wicket defeat. Notwithstanding, dealing with Bumrah’s responsibility vows to be an interesting undertaking. The IPL 2023 will be his first real test, and it must be ensured that Bumrah survives the arduous two-month competition unharmed.
One of the most important takeaways from the BCCI’s most recent review meeting was the 20 shortlisted players. Including Bumrah, should better manage their workload. Given the rising number of injury concerns, it is acceptable for a player to play more for India. At the expense of the Indian Premier League in order to maintain his fitness.
Having said that, Bumrah may be an exception because he still places a high value on match practice.
Bumrah’s back had broken down twice this year. Bumrah suffered his first stress fracture during India’s tour of the West Indies following the 2019 World Cup, which kept him out of the Test series against South Africa and Bangladesh. It is an injury that can only be treated with adequate rest and does not necessitate surgery.
Before that, Bumrah suffered injuries to his thumb on a tour of England in 2018 and an abdominal strain on a tour of Australia in 2020 and 21. India’s updated lineup for the ODIs against Sri Lanka: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Hardik Pandya (VC), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, and Ar