India’s top fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, returned to bowling after being sidelined for more than a month due to a back injury.
New Delhi: India’s top fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, returned to bowling after being sidelined for more than a month due to a back injury. Bumrah had experienced back spasms during the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney, which forced him to miss the crucial second innings, contributing to the team’s 3-1 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Bumrah was originally included in India’s Champions Trophy squad, but was later removed after he couldn’t fully recover in time for the tournament.
The 31-year-old pacer has been a key figure for India, playing a crucial role in their T20 World Cup victory last year. He was also the top wicket-taker in the Test series against Australia, with 32 wickets across nine innings.
Bumrah shared a video of himself bowling in the nets on his official Instagram account.
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Numerous fans humorously suggested that Bumrah should make a ‘wild card’ entry into India’s Champions Trophy squad, where the team has already secured a spot in the semi-finals.
The top pacer was in Dubai during India’s Champions Trophy match against Pakistan last Sunday, where he received two prestigious ICC awards: the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for Cricketer of the Year and the Test Player of the Year award.
Jasprit Bumrah’s fantastic 2024:
Jasprit Bumrah had an exceptional 2024 Test season, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most dominant fast bowlers globally. In 13 matches, he took an impressive 71 wickets, easily surpassing England’s Gus Atkinson, who claimed 52 wickets in 11 matches. Bumrah’s extraordinary statistics, including an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.1, positioned him among the game’s elite players.
His ability to maintain such high performance in varied conditions added to the significance of his achievement. Domestically, Bumrah played a crucial role in India’s five-match series against England, where he took 19 wickets, showcasing his pace and precision. However, it was his remarkable performances in Australia that truly highlighted his skill.
Bumrah’s outstanding year also secured him a place among India’s legendary bowlers. He became only the fourth Indian bowler to take 70 or more wickets in a calendar year in Test cricket, joining the ranks of Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, and R. Ashwin.
