Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been away from the cricket ground for the last few months. He was hurt in the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, after which he has been in a rehab process. On the second day of that match played in Sydney, he suffered a serious back injury, due to which doctors advised him to rest for a few weeks.
Although Bumrah was included in the Indian team for the Champions Trophy 2025, he was later dropped. Now march has passed half, but he has not started bowling yet. Meanwhile, former New Zealand fast bowler and former Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond has made a big claim.
He has warned that if Bumrah gets hurt again at the same place, it can end his career.
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Shane Bond’s prediction: Won’t Bumrah Champions Trophy play?
Shane Bond had already speculated that Jaspreet Bumrah would not be able to fit for the Champions Trophy 2025. He also emphasized that Bumrah should not return in a hurry, as IPL is a tour of England after 2025, where India has to play a five -match Test series. Bond believes that going directly from T20 to Test cricket can prove to be risky.
In a conversation with ESPNcricinfo, Shane Bond said:
“When Bumrah went to Sydney for a scan, some reports said that it is just a sprain. But I was worried that it could not just sprain but could be an injury to the back bone. If this happens, it will be difficult for him to play in the Champions Trophy. “
he adds:
*”Bumrah will be cured, but it will depend entirely on the workload management. The question is when and how much will they be given? And the biggest risk is if he *If you go directly to Test cricket from IPL, it can be very dangerous for them. ”
The biggest challenge to go to Test cricket from T20
Shane Bond said that it is a little easier to go to the Test from ODIs, but it is very difficult to switch to T20 Tests. India is to play Test cricket in England during June-August 2025, while the IPL will run till the end of 2025 May.
He explained in detail:
“If you are going to Test from a ODI series, it is not so difficult. Because in ODIs you play three matches a week and bowl about 40 overs. But a T20 tournament like IPL has three matches a week, travels two days in traveling, and you are able to bowl for just 20 overs. ”
“Now think, in a Test match you have to bowl for about 100-120 overs in five days. In such a situation, if a bowler suddenly goes to T20 Test, his body is unable to withstand this change and the risk of injury increases. ”
Bumrah’s career in danger? Shane Bond gave serious warning
Shane Bond clearly stated that Bumrah’s career can depend on the injury. If he returns in a hurry and gets hurt again at the same place, it can prove to be an injury to end career for him.
He said:
“Team management will have to talk to Bumrah and explain that we are taking this decision in the interest of his career. Every player is eager to play, but some decisions have to be taken to save career. ”
“If we take Bumrah on a tour of England, and he remains fit, it will still be a huge risk. Because if they get hurt again at the same place, it can potentially end his career. ”
“I am not sure you can get surgery done again at that place. Therefore, the team will have to take a very thoughtful decision about Bumrah. ”
Will Bumrah play IPL 2025?
Now the question arises whether Jaspreet Bumrah will play IPL 2025 or not?
- If Bumrah plays in the IPL and proves full fitness, his playing on England tour will be almost fixed.
- But if they face any problem again during or before the IPL, their tour of England may also be under suspicion.
- Since Bumrah is a prominent bowler for Mumbai Indians, the franchise will want to return as soon as possible, but this decision will be completely dependent on the medical team and BCCI.
