Bumrah might not undergo back surgery
Subramaniam ThiluxanDesk Reporter
Posted - 2019-10-25T19:30:03+06:00
Updated - 2019-10-25T19:30:03+06:00
According to the latest reports, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to the lower back surgery after consulting specialists in the UK.
Indian fast bowler
is out of action at the moment as he is having a slight problem with his lower back. The injury made him to miss the recent home Test series against
.
It was said that Jasprit Bumrah will undergo back surgery in London. However, according to the latest reports, the fast bowler will not have a surgery after consulting the specialists there. The decision has been made after Bumrah traveled to the UK for consultations with back specialists along with NCA's chief physio, Ashish Kaushik.
But the pacer will remain unavailable for India's upcoming home fixtures against
,
, and
. According to the Indian bowling coach, Jasprit Bumrah will be available for India's tour of
in 2020.
"Fast bowling is an unnatural activity," explained Arun, in an interview with The Hindu. "Despite our best efforts, there can be no guarantees. We expect Bumrah to be back sooner than later, hopefully in time for the New Zealand Test series that is our next big challenge. As of now, he doesn't need surgery."
In his absence during the three-match series against South Africa, Virat Kohli’s side dominated, with Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav taking 24 wickets between them.