Michael clarke reaction on jasprit bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the early matches of the IPL due to injury during the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah was also out of the White Ball Series against England and then the Champions Trophy. Bumrah has not yet received clearance from the BCCI medical team. The IPL is to start from March 22 and Mumbai Indians are waiting for Jaspreet Bumrah’s update on fitness. Bumrah is currently going through his recovery at the Center of Excellence of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. At the same time, former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke has expressed his concern about Mumbai’s prospects when Bumrah’s opening matches of IPL.
Michael Clarke said on Beyond 23 Cricket Podcast, “I am only scared about Bumrah.” He does not have any cricket, he is not able to perform his best in the first game. I know that he can take five wickets but I think it will be better for Mumbai.
While talking to reporters on Wednesday, the head coach of Mumbai Indians, Jayawardene, while giving updates about Bumrah’s fitness, said, “Jaspreet is with the NCA and he has just started the process. We will wait for his feedback (NCA) about his (Bumrah). Bumrah will be monitored on daily basis. Is beneficial. “
The former Sri Lankan captain also said that the team will try to change the combination without Bumrah at the beginning of the tournament. “He gives us a separate element to try things, so that we can use in the initial season.”
Bumrah has not played any cricket since the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney in January. On the second day of the Sydney Test, he was taken for a scan. Former Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond recently warned India and Bumrah not to bear the burden of excessive work in the future.
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