India star player Jasprit Bumrah who has been out of the squad for a while due to injury is likely to fly to New Zealand for surgery. Bumrah who is set to miss the upcoming Indian Premier League and the World Test Championship final in London sustained a back injury.
The medical team of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the managers of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) have selected a surgeon in New Zealand and all the arrangements are being made for the pacer to fly to Auckland as soon as possible, according to Cricbuzz. Looking at the current scenario, it seems that the recovery period could be between 20 and 24 weeks.
Who shall treat Bumrah?
The Indian cricket board have zeroed in on a Kiwi surgeon who has previously worked with the likes of Jofra Archer and Shane Bond. Bond, who is the bowling coach at Mumbai Indians, is likely to have recommended the same. However, the name of the surgeon and the city where he is based is unclear.
Why is BCCI in such Hurry to get Jasprit Bumrah back on ground?
The arrangements are being made at a quick pace given the tight timeline of his recovery and the chance of him being at the World Cup. Post-surgery, Bumrah will face a 20-24 week rehabilitation, effectively ruling him out until September. The 2023 World Cup kicks off in October.
Bumrah is also doubtful for the 2023 edition of the Asia Cup. However, the current priority of the BCCI is to get the pacer ready for the ODI World Cup scheduled in October-November, this year.
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