File image of Jasprit Bumrah.©AFP
jasprit bumrah In the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, he lived a life to the fullest. India’s pace spearhead took 32 wickets in five Tests, equaling the record for most wickets taken in a single series between India and Australia. However, Bumrah suffered an injury during the final Test in Sydney, forcing him to stop bowling four innings, casting a shadow on his appearance in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Former Indian trainer Ramji Srinivasan opined that the Champions Trophy should not be at stake if Bumrah is not fully fit.
“Bumrah is a treasure and should be treated with care. Winning the Champions Trophy is not the end of the world,” said Srinivasan, head strength and conditioning coach of India’s 2011 World Cup winning team. he said in an interview. indian era.
“If there is any doubt, he should not be in the team. He has never played five Test matches in a row before in his cricketing career,” Srinivasan continued. .
Initially, Bumrah’s injury was reported to be a back spasm, and he had apparently gone for scans on the second day of the fifth Test. Dr. Srinivasan said that while recovering from back spasms is not difficult, people should not risk further injury.
“If it was just a cramp, he should be fine. In fact, he may have felt fine even before he got on the plane home. But I’m not so sure about that. The injury was caused by stress. For Grade 1 to Grade 3 injuries associated with stress fractures caused by playing too much cricket, recovery can take up to 1 to 6 months. Yes,” Srinivasan added.
India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against England ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.
India has until January 12 to announce their Champions Trophy squad, but changes can be made until February 13.
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