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Revealed: The secret to Bumrah’s recovery from a career-threatening back injury to become world’s best pacer at the world cup

[ad_1] For some of India’s top stars, 2023 was the year when they had to pause, reflect and reboot. In some cases, to recover from injuries; in a few others, to rediscover lost form. All in the hope that when the big day comes, they’ll be ready and recharged for the challengeAbout quarter to five in the evening on October 14, Jasprit Bumrah unlocked one of his specials. Rewatching it could open wounds of a dream that will remain unfulfilled. Let alone Mohammad Rizwan, noone watching it on HD television could predict the vicious slower off break. Fast forward to the world cup final where he conjured probably the best slower one of the world cup – an inch-perfect off-cutter, that startled Steve Smith with its timing and execution. Neither Rizwan nor Smith were looking to hit out; yet were ...
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It is too late to change action, he can only tweak it and pick his tournaments: Bishop’s advice to Bumrah

[ad_1] Someone who has endured multiple back injuries himself, former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop can imagine what a "generational" talent like Jasprit Bumrah is going through at the moment. The 29-year-old underwent a surgery in New Zealand last month following recurring back issues that have kept him away from the game since September 2022. Bumrah is now racing against time to get fit for the ODI World Cup at home in October-November. Bumrah's "unique" action has worked wonderfully for him but it has also put a lot of load on his back, making him susceptible to injuries. Bishop, who could have played a lot more than 43 Tests and 84 ODIs if it wasn't for injuries, feels it is too late for Bumrah to change his action at this stage of his career and he can only be "managed" by pick...