Indian right-arm pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s injury is a matter of grave concern for the BCCI. Formerly the leader of the pace attack, the 29-year-old has been out of action since August last year. He missed the Asia Cup, T20 World Cup in Australia, and the ongoing World Test Championship, and is also away from the IPL.
Once a lethal pace gun of Pakistan, Shoaib Akhtar commented on Bumrah’s recurring struggles with back injuries during an interview with Aaj Tak. The veteran had his share of back problems in the past to back his statements. According to him, orthodox pacers have a side-on bowling action that compensates for the pressure on the back (spine).
One of the potential drawbacks of Bumrah’s bowling action is the stress it places on his back. Because of what, his action involves a significant amount of hyperextension, which can lead to back injuries over time. This is because hyperextension puts excessive pressure on the lower back, which can cause stress fractures or muscle strains.
Jasprit Bumrah, however, uses a frontal action. The constant strain occurring due to his uncanny action makes him prone to severe back injuries. In 2018, Bumrah suffered a stress fracture on his lower back which prompted Michael Holding to say that the injury would trouble him in the future. Boom Boom returned to the Indian squad but now it seems that the injury has aggravated.
Some believe Jasprit should only play crucial games rather than the whole series. If Boom Boom Bumrah continues to be overutilized, another unfortunate aggravation to his back injury could end his career.
“A front-on action has no compensation and with that action, when the back gives in, you can’t escape it irrespective of how much you try.”, said Shoaib Akhtar. He further added, “More training and less matches will prolong his career. He needs a lot of muscle in his back.”
(Source: IndianExpress)
Jasprit Bumrah gained worldwide renown for his unusual over-extended arm bowling. His ability to reverse swing the ball is critically acclaimed. Now that he is set to miss IPL, the latest reports indicate that the Mumbai Indians player is undergoing surgery in New Zealand.
An overview of Jasprit Bumrah’s rise in the world of cricket
Playing under the banner of Gujarat in the Syed Ali Mushtaq Trophy, Bumrah made his domestic debut against Vidarbha in 2013. He was a leading wicket-taker in the tournament, paving the way for Gujarat to win the cup. Jassi was declared the Man of the Match in the finals against Punjab.
Jasprit Bumrah then grabbed the spotlight when he played the 2013 IPL. His unorthodox bowling action impressed the selectors. On his debut against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Bumrah trapped Virat Kohli outside his crease with an incoming delivery to get an LBW decision in his favor. He finished with three wickets on that day.
After several domestic performances, Bumrah got selected for the West Indies Tour in 2016. He has been a mainstay of all formats since then. Somehow, the youngster has been able to adapt to the situation and formulate a game plan. The bowler is currently ranked 7th in the ICC rankings and formerly held the top spot, the second person to achieve such a feat since Kapil Dev.
Bumrah holds 72 wickets in T20 Internationals with an economy of just over 6. Moreover, he has 121 wickets in ODI with an astonishing economy of just over 4 as per ESPN Cricinfo. His fitness for the upcoming 50-over World Cup in October is crucial if India seeks to win the World Cup at their home.
