“With Bumrah, we are waiting to hear about his fitness and when he is likely to be available,” Agarkar said while announcing the Indian squad for the England series and Champions Trophy in Mumbai on Saturday. “At the moment I don’t think he [Bumrah] Likely to be fit for the first few matches [of England series] At least from what we gather. We’ll probably hear more about his fitness in the next week.”
Accordingly, on the advice of medical experts, the BCCI decided to allow Bumrah to rest for at least five weeks (the Sydney Test ended on January 5) after which to determine whether he can return to action. , Another scan will be done. Agarkar confirmed the deadline.
“I know he has been asked to offload for five weeks of bowling, which is beginning in the first week of February,” Agarkar said. “And we’ll probably find out a little bit more around that time as to what exactly his medical condition is. I’m sure the BCCI can tell something from the physio itself. It’s better if it comes from the medical department. I’ll try to explain that.” “I’m not sure what exactly is wrong with him, but that’s the time frame we’ve been told and hopefully he’ll be fine after that.”
Asked whether the selectors had considered a reserve if Bumrah did not recover in time for the Champions Trophy starting on February 19, Agarkar said his panel was “expecting Bumrah to be fit. If he is not fit then we will talk.”
India will play three ODIs against England on February 6, 9 and 12 – their first ODIs since the Sri Lanka tour in August last year ahead of the Champions Trophy. India are in Group A in the Champions Trophy and will start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20, after which they will play Pakistan on February 23 and New Zealand on March 2. India will play all its matches in Dubai as their government has refused to allow the team. Visit Pakistan.
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