New Delhi: Indian senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah been ruled out of cricket action, due to his back injury. It has been seven months since the speedster has played his last match. Jasprit Bumrah could face career-threatening injury if his recovery from a back injury is mishandle.

Bumrah return after successfully surgery in New Zealand 

The 29-year-old pacer successfully underwent surgery in New Zealand. He will return to the NCA soon, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) charting a recovery plan for him in the build up to the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Bumrah aims for World Cup return

He is set to miss the IPL 2023, the World Test Championship Final and the Asia Cup 2023. He last played for India in October and missed the T20 World Cup and Asia Cup last year. The Indian cricket board is planning to get Bumrah ready for the next big cricket event, the World Cup at home. But as per the latest media reports, he could miss out on action for most of the year.

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As per the reports, Bumrah will make his comeback in the last week of March or the 1st week of April. Upon this, the NCA will chart a rehabilitation plan. He is already ruled out of the IPL 2023 and the World Test Championship. NCA physios and doctors will monitor him closely with chief VVS Laxman overseeing the same.

Set to miss Asia Cup

With 6 months of suggested time, it can be estimated that Bumrah might take the net practice by August. With the Asia Cup set to start in September, under no circumstance can he take part in the tournament. However, the biggest tournament (ICC World Cup) is what Bumrah will be aiming for.

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The ICC World Cup 2023 is set to take place in India in October and November. If Bumrah recovers in time and gains 100% fitness only then will he be able to find his name in the squad.

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