Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead, is on the road to recovery after being sidelined due to a lower back injury. The star bowler has recently started bowling again at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, signaling a potential return to international cricket. Fans have been buzzing with excitement, especially after Bumrah shared a video on Instagram, showing him bowling in the nets with the caption “Progress everyday.”
Bumrah’s Impressive Performances Before Injury
Bumrah’s last appearance for India was during the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. In that series, he not only captained the team in the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma but also emerged as the top wicket-taker with an outstanding 32 wickets at an average of 13.06. His best performance came in the third Test in Brisbane, where he picked up 6 wickets for 76 runs.
However, an injury forced Bumrah to pull out midway through the Sydney Test, the final match of the series. After that, he missed India’s white-ball home series against England and was ruled out of the ongoing Champions Trophy.
India’s Pace Attack in Bumrah’s Absence
Despite Bumrah’s absence, the Indian pace department has continued to perform admirably. Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have stepped up and delivered strong performances, helping India stay competitive in the Champions Trophy.
Bumrah’s Commitment to the Team
Bumrah made his presence felt in Dubai during India’s high-profile match against arch-rivals Pakistan. There, he received his ICC Awards and Team of the Year caps for his outstanding 2024 performances. Bumrah won the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year and the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award, further cementing his status as one of the world’s premier fast bowlers.
In 2024, he claimed 71 wickets in Tests at an average of 14.92. He was also named Player of the Tournament at the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies, with 15 wickets at an extraordinary average of 8.26. His remarkable economy rate of 4.17 further highlighted his dominance in the shortest format.
Bumrah’s Recovery Focused on IPL 2025
As Bumrah continues his recovery, his attention now turns to getting fully fit for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. He will be looking to make his much-anticipated return with the Mumbai Indians, who are set to play against the Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 23. Bumrah’s return would undoubtedly strengthen Mumbai’s bowling attack and boost their chances in the upcoming season.
With his relentless work ethic and determination to return to peak fitness, Bumrah’s comeback will be a major boost for both his IPL franchise and the Indian national team.
Are you excited to see Bumrah back in action? How do you think his return will impact India’s bowling attack? Let us know your thoughts!
