India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah undergoes back surgery!

NEW DELHI : India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah underwent a back surgery in New Zealand and now is in the race against time to be fit for the Men’s ODI World Cup, to be played at home in October-November this year.

As per a report by ESPNCricinfo, Bumrah, whose surgery was conducted on Monday, is expected to stay in New Zealand till the end of March and may resume bowling only from August.

“The roadmap for his return, as prepared by the BCCI’s medical staff, is for him to resume training and bowling by August, and his workload will increase gradually after that, with the plan to get him completely fit for the World Cup,” added the report.

Going for a back surgery in New Zealand means Bumrah is now ruled out of the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the World Test Championship final at The Oval from June 7 (if India qualifies). IANS

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