Injury Concern for Jasprit Bumrah: Explosive Claims Spark Debate
The Indian cricket team resumed training on Tuesday. They lost badly to Australia in the pink-ball Test. Most players attended the session. But, two absentees—Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj—have sparked speculation. The Sydney Morning Herald said the duo missed practice to manage their workload. Bumrah’s visible discomfort in the second Test raised fitness concerns. His chat with India’s strength and conditioning coach added to them.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Injury Raises Questions
In the second Test, spectators saw Bumrah in pain. He held his inner thigh while bowling the 81st over of Australia’s innings. He completed his over and bowled three more overs later in the session. It alarmed fans and experts.
Former Australian pacer Damien Fleming doubted Bumrah’s fitness. He questioned India’s decision to let him bowl while in visible discomfort.
“There’s got to be some serious doubts. Siraj might be workload [related] but I’m bemused Bumrah bowled that over. They could have hid this. They showed their hand,” he said on SEN Radio.
He further added:
“There’s no way that’s cramp. He was very ginger after the break in the first innings. He bowled again, not quite as slow second innings. I don’t even know why he bowled that over [in the second innings]. That actually gave some secrets away to everyone,” he added.
Morne Morkel Dismisses Concerns
India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, downplayed fears of a serious injury to Bumrah. He attributed Bumrah’s discomfort to cramping. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Morkel said:
“Firstly, with Bumrah, he’s fine; it was just this cramp. Yeah, even because after that, you know, he bowled and you got the wickets twice,” Morkel said at the post-match press conference.
Bumrah had a standout performance in the first Test, taking eight wickets in India’s 295-run win. His absence from Tuesday’s training has cast doubt on his availability for the next match.
Damien Fleming’s Concerns About India’s Approach
Fleming also criticized India’s handling of Bumrah in the second Test. He questioned the team’s transparency about his fitness.
Bumrah’s workload has drawn much discussion. Experts urge caution to prevent long-term injuries.
What’s Next for Bumrah and Team India?
India’s heavy reliance on Bumrah makes his fitness a key concern ahead of the next Test. The team must assess his condition. They need him for the rest of the series. Mohammed Siraj, who also skipped the session, is managing his workload. This makes Bumrah’s fitness even more critical for the bowling attack.
Key Points :
- Jasprit Bumrah missed training after the pink-ball Test, citing workload management.
- Concerns arose after Bumrah felt pain in his inner thigh during the second Test.
- Ex-Australian pacer Damien Fleming questioned India’s handling of Bumrah. He doubts his fitness.
- India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, dismissed the concerns. He attributed Bumrah’s issues to cramping.
With the series at stake, all will watch India’s team management. They must handle Bumrah’s fitness in the coming days.
