Jasprit Bumrah resumes rehab in NCA following back surgery, BCCI also provide update on Shreyas Iyer
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While Jasprit Bumrah hasn't played competitive cricket since September last year, batter Shreyas Iyer is also out of contention due to fitness issues.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, provided the latest medical update on the injured pair of Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer. As per the statement released by the boards secretary Jay Shah, Bumrah had recently undergone back surgery in New Zealand and following prescribed rest for six weeks, the seamer has resumed training at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru on Friday.
On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer is also scheduled to have surgery on his lower back next week, and after remaining under the surgeons care for approx. two weeks later, he will also reach the NCA and begin his rehab.
BCCIs statement read,
Medical Update: Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer
Mr Jasprit Bumrah underwent surgery in New Zealand on his lower back, which was successful, and he remains pain-free. The fast bowler was advised by the specialist to start his rehab six weeks after the surgery and accordingly, Mr Bumrah has commenced his rehab management at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru from Friday.
Mr Shreyas Iyer is scheduled to undergo surgery for his lower back issue next week. He will remain under the surgeons care for two weeks and will return to the NCA after that for rehabilitation.
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