Jasprit Bumrah in ICC Champions Trophy: BCCI has already selected Bumrah in the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy. But injured Jasprit Bumrah has not recovered yet, due to which BCCI is worried. This fast bowler has not yet recovered from his back injury. New Zealand orthopedic surgeon Dr Rowan, who is treating BCCI’s Bumrah, contacted Skonton to get an update on his fitness.
Bumrah will also be absent in the match against England
The third ODI match between India and England will be played on 12 February in Ahmedabad. In which Bumrah’s lack can be seen. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also planning to field a replacement player for Bumrah if he is not fit for the ICC Champions Trophy starting next month. According to sources, BCCI selectors can field Mohammad Siraj in place of Bumrah.
BCCI’s medical team is in constant touch
I am in touch with Dr. Scouten of the BCCI medical team in New Zealand. BCCI sources said, ‘The selectors know that if Bumrah returns before the scheduled time with 100 per cent recovery, it will be a godsend.’ Dr. Scouts have been diagnosing and treating Bumrah’s health issues since the T20 World Cup in 2022. Recently, Bumrah got injured during the test match in Sydney. Bumrah was advised to undergo a three-week offloading process. During the unloading process, the player is not allowed to perform any physical exercises or practice matches. The process of unloading the goods was completed last week itself. Now BCCI was assessing whether Bumrah’s back injury had improved or not. After assessment the report will be sent to his doctor in New Zealand. Dr. The next decision will be taken on the basis of feedback received from scouts.
It is important to find an alternative to Bumrah
BCCI sources said, ‘If Jasprit Bumrah’s injury does not heal quickly, the selectors will have to find a replacement for Bumrah for the next match and the Champions Trophy. Bumrah had earlier also got injured in the T20 World Cup. Then he suffered a stress fracture in his lower back. Whose surgery was done by Dr. Scout did it.
