India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday ruled out of the upcoming Test series against South Africa due to stress fracture in his lower back and has been replaced by Umesh Yadav.
“Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has sustained a minor stress fracture in his lower back and has been ruled out of the upcoming Gandhi-Mandela Trophy against South Africa,” a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) read.
“The injury was detected during a routine radiological screening. He will now undergo rehabilitation and will be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team.”
Soon after the news of Bumrah’s injury was confirmed, wishes poured in from all corners as fans and experts wished a speedy recovery to the paceman.
Bin Bumrah…Kaise Milegi Raah…Big Loss for sure…but more than that I hope this stress fracture in the lower back is as minor as mentioned by BCCI…Get Well Soon champion Bowler…will miss you in the series @Jaspritbumrah93 @imVkohli @RaviShastriOfc
— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) September 24, 2019
Took 13 wickets in two Tests vs the Windies, Jasprit Bumrah will be missed against South Africa. Let's hope he recovers fast and is handled well
— Ateet Sharma (@Ateet_Sharma) September 24, 2019
Stress fracture in the back. We are taking about the backbone of Indian cricket across three formats. Get well soon, Bumrah #godspeed #IndvSA #Tests
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 24, 2019
Get well soon, @Jaspritbumrah93 🤗💙#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/JHFCmM5W6G
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 24, 2019
The Bumrah injury is a big jolt for India. I wonder if it will have an impact on the kind of surfaces offered for the test matches.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 24, 2019
Bumrah took to social media to respond to the support and said he will make a stronger comeback. “Injuries are part & parcel of the sport. Thank you for all your recovery wishes. My head is held high & I am aiming for a comeback that’s stronger than the setback,” the pacer tweeted.
“Injuries are part & parcel of the sport. Thank you for all your recovery wishes. My head is held high & I am aiming for a comeback that’s stronger than the setback.”
Injuries are part & parcel of the sport. Thank you for all your recovery wishes. My head is held high & I am aiming for a comeback that’s stronger than the setback.🦁 pic.twitter.com/E0JG1COHrz
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) September 25, 2019
The first Test of the three-match series between India and South Africa will be played in Visakhapatnam from October 2.
