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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided fitness update about India's five injured players -- Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer – who are doing their rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru.
Bumrah who recently posted a video of himself bowling in the nets is on track to make his comeback. Similarly Krishna who has been struggling with the recurring back injury is also expected to regain full fitness.
“The two fast bowlers are in the final stages of their rehab and are bowling with full intensity in the nets. The duo will now play some practice games, which the NCA will organise. The BCCI Medical Team is pleased with their progress and will make a final decision after assessing them following the practice games,” the BCCI said in the release.
Rishabh Pant who survived a horrific car accident on December 30, 2022, has been doing his NCA after undergoing surgeries. Pant on July 21 also posted a video of him doing weight training. Pant has recovered well and has started batting and wicketkeeping.
“He has made significant progress in his rehabilitation and has commenced batting as well as keeping in the nets. He is currently following a fitness programme designed for him which includes strength, flexibility and running,” the press release mentioned.
BCCI also provided an update on Rahul who got injured during an Indian Premier League (IPL) game and Iyer who underwent back surgery.
“They have resumed batting in the nets and are currently undergoing strength and fitness drills. The BCCI Medical Team is satisfied with their progress and will increase their intensity in terms of both skills and strength and conditioning in the coming days,” the release stated.
Earlier, there were reports that Bumrah is likely to make his international comeback in the Ireland T20I series. On the other hand, Rahul and Iyer are expected to return for Asia Cup that will be hosted in Sri Lanka. Pant is facing a race against time to get fit before ODI World Cup 2023 which will be hosted in India.
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