Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly been recommended bed rest until the swelling in his back reduces, posing a significant setback to India’s hopes of having their top fast bowler available for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
As per The Times of India, Bumrah returned to India from Australia last week and is expected to visit the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s Centre of Excellence (formerly known as the NCA). However, no date has been scheduled for his visit, making it challenging to determine a clear timeline for his recovery.
“Bumrah could go to the CoE next week but right now there is no fixed date yet. He has been advised bed rest at home to help the muscles recover and the swelling to subside. Once that is done, future course of action will be ascertained,” Times of India quoted a source as saying.
The precise nature of the injury remains uncertain, but the hope is that it is simply swelling and nothing more severe.
“Bed rest doesn’t sound good. I hope it’s not a disc bulge or a muscle swelling which is of a higher grade. The approach has to be similar with him – wrap him in cotton wool and preserve the talent like him,” the cited source added in the report.
Bumrah Injured After Heavy Workload in 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Bumrah sustained the injury after taking on the added workload of India’s inexperienced bowling attack during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. He was unable to bowl in the final innings of the last Test in Sydney and was seen leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for treatment during the match.
The report also included comments from former India strength and conditioning coach Ramji Srinivasan, who stated that back swelling is not as concerning as a ‘disc bulge,’ which could keep the pacer sidelined for a longer period.
“Swelling happens if there is a tear because of edema formation – which depends on the grade of tear in the muscle. If it’s a disc bulge or swelling then recovery also depends on grade, individual capacity, medical intervention and post medical rehab work,” says Srinivasan.
India has not yet announced their provisional squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The final list must be submitted by February 13.
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