BCCI Provides Big Injury Update: Pain-free Jasprit Bumrah begins rehab; Shreyas Iyer surgery next week

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently gave an update on the condition of two of India’s top cricketers, Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer. Bumrah, one of India’s premier fast bowlers, had been out of action since October 2022 due to a back injury.

However, he recently underwent a successful surgery in New Zealand on his lower back, and according to the BCCI’s latest update, he is now pain-free. After the surgery, Bumrah has been advised to undergo six weeks of rehab. He started his rehab management at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru on 14 April.

“Jasprit Bumrah underwent surgery in New Zealand on his lower back, which was successful and he remains pain-free. The fast bowler was advised by the specialist to start his rehab six weeks after the surgery and accordingly,” said BCCI.

Jasprit Bumrah’s unavailability for WTC final

India’s pace spearhead has not played any cricket since September 25 last year. He came back recovering from a back injury in the T20I series against Australia but hurt his back again in the series which ruled him out of the T20 World Cup in Australia. Bumrah once again regained fitness and was included in the India squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka but was pulled out from the series at the last minute after he complained of back pain during a match simulation at the NCA.

There is no word on Bumrah’s return. According to reports, he has no chance of playing the WTC final against Australia in July but and fighting a race against time to be fit for the ODI World Cup in October-November in India this year.

BCCI on Shreyas Iyer

The BCCI also updated on the condition of Shreyas Iyer, a prolific Indian batter, who had to withdraw from the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to a recurring lower back problem. According to the BCCI statement, Iyer will undergo surgery next week, and he will remain under the surgeon’s care for two weeks before returning to the NCA for rehabilitation.

“He will remain under the surgeon’s care for two weeks and will return to the NCA after that for rehabilitation,” the statement added. 

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