Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has acknowledged that his journey to recovery from a back injury has been arduous. Nevertheless, he confidently stated that he is now in good physical condition and eagerly anticipates returning to the field.
Bumrah, known for his right-arm pace, last played for India in a T20I match against Australia in Hyderabad in September 2022. Subsequently, he underwent back surgery in New Zealand in March and commenced his rehabilitation at the esteemed National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
His triumphant return to international cricket will be marked by the upcoming three-match T20I series in Ireland, set to commence this Friday.
“Sab theek hai. All good. Very happy to be back. Have been working very hard at the NCA. It’s been a long road, but body feels good and looking forward to play some cricket. Feeling good to be back. Need more game time. It will be good fun to play more games, so I am looking forward to it," Bumrah said at a pre-series press conference.
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Expanding on his journey towards a remarkable comeback, the 29-year-old emphasized the crucial need to allow his body ample time to recuperate. Once he had achieved this vital step, he wholeheartedly dedicated himself to the arduous task of reclaiming his peak physical condition.
“Sometimes, things are not in your hands. Your body needs time to recover and you have to respect that. When you return after that, there is that hunger. Sometimes when you play continuous cricket, you don’t know what an off-season is like. During this phase, once my physical restrictions were over, I started working on my bowling, on my body’s strength level,” Bumrah said.
“I met some players after a long time and the vibe is really good. The players who have come in from West Indies are also confident. So feeling good,” he added.
The fast bowler will lead a young team in the upcoming three-match T20I series in Ireland, which will also witness the return of Prasidh Krishna.
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