Jasprit Bumrah's Career in Jeopardy Due to Recurring Injuries
Bumrah's career hangs in the balance as he navigates the challenges of recurring back injuries, with careful workload management being key to his potential return to competitive cricket, and his participation in the upcoming IPL and England Test series remains uncertain.
Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the upcoming IPL 2025 is uncertain as he undergoes rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, with former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond warning that another injury could be career-ending.
Bumrah has been nursing a lower back injury since January, which forced him out of India's Champions Trophy victory, and his workload needs careful management to avoid another injury. Bond, who had a back-injury-affected career, believes that India should not give Bumrah the same workload he had on the Australia tour, where he bowled 151.2 overs, including 52 in a single Test.
Bond suggests that Bumrah should not play more than two Test matches in a row and that the team should manage his workload to avoid another injury. He emphasizes the importance of workload management for Bumrah, citing his own experience with back injuries that cut his career short. Bumrah is expected to join the Mumbai Indians squad by early April, subject to clearance from the BCCI's medical team.
The Indian pacer's injury is a concern ahead of India's five-Test series in England in June, as he has had surgery on the affected area in March 2023 and is at risk of further damage. Bond warns that another injury in the same area could potentially end Bumrah's career, making it essential for the team to manage his workload carefully.
As Bumrah continues his rehabilitation, his fans and the cricket community wait with bated breath, hoping that he will make a successful comeback and avoid any further injuries that could jeopardize his career. The upcoming IPL 2025 and the England Test series will be crucial in determining the future of this talented fast bowler.
