Jasprit Bumrah arrived in New Zealand to undergo back surgery. Rowan Schouten, a Kiwi surgeon who has a history of assisting high-profile players, will operate on Jasprit Bumrah.
According to Sports Tak, Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah would have surgery after coming in New Zealand. The great Indian cricketer, who sideline due to a back ailment. Ruled out of the IPL owing to his much-maligned back problem.
In a story earlier this week, the Indian batsman said to be on his way to New Zealand for back surgery. According to the latest reports, Jasprit Bumrah will be operate by famous Kiwi surgeon Rowan Schouten, who has a history of assisting high-profile sportsmen.
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While the Mumbai Indians’ star will almost surely miss the IPL season
His participation in the World Tennis Championship final, assuming India qualifies, is also in doubt. After his operation, the Indian bowler is schedule to stay in New Zealand for a while. Before returning to India to finish his post-surgical rehab, which would keep him out of action for 4-5 months.
The BCCI administrators hoped that the Indian star would be available for the WTC final at the Oval in June later this year. The recent news implies that India would have to wait a while for Bumrah’s comeback. Given the estimate time period for his comeback. Bumrah might join the team ahead of the 50-over World Cup, which India will host later this year.
For those who are unaware, the 29-year-old bowling ace slated to make his comeback in the present Border Gavaskar Series between India and Australia. But, team management did not want to take any chances with his fitness, therefore he was left out of the Test series. He also suppose to play in the IPL 2023. A trip to the NCA show that the pacer needed back surgery and therefore rule out of the top franchise competition.
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