Lakshmipathy Balaji, a former India international, predicts that Jasprit Bumrah’s return to international cricket won’t be easy. The cricketer’s lengthy recovery following back surgery led Balaji to believe that he might experience a few snags now and then. As his fitness will be meticulously watched before BCCI selectors make a final decision on the Asia Cup and World Cup selection, the three-match T20I series against Ireland has a lot of importance in the meantime.
Notably, Bumrah was working out hard at Bengaluru’s National Cricket Academy (NCA) after his surgery. Balaji believes that the pacer may have some difficulties after a long sabbatical even if VVS Laxman, the head of NCA, was directly involved in his growth. For Bumrah, he thinks, everything will be brand-new, and he’ll have to work really hard.
Any back surgery will occasionally have a minor setback. But that is the best you can manage. It’s the final stage of conservative treatment if it hasn’t healed, and you have the option of having surgery and coming back thereafter. There will therefore be many hurdles as he returns and learns everything from scratch, but that is what motivates people to work harder, according to Balaji in a Sportstar interview.
Siraj has done exceptionally well in white-ball cricket: Lakshmipathy Balaji
Over the past year, Mohammed Siraj has emerged as a formidable force. He has performed admirably without Jasprit Bumrah and will be crucial for his country in the forthcoming Asia Cup and ODI World Cup. Speaking about it, Balaji praised the player, stating that because of his excellent performance and the fact that he is in terrific shape, India has a great chance of winning their third ODI World Cup.
Siraj did a good job. Siraj has performed incredibly well recently in white-ball cricket. The decision ultimately rests with the team management and selecting committee. But this time, we have a great chance to win the World Cup. Balaji referred to.
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