“With Bumrah, we are waiting to know about his fitness and when he will be available,” Agarkar said in Mumbai on Saturday while announcing the Indian squads for the England series and the Champions Trophy. “At the moment I don’t think he [Bumrah] He is likely to be fit for the first few games. [of England series] at least from what we collect. “We’ll probably hear more in the next week about his fitness.”
Accordingly, following 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 he will undergo another scan to determine if he can return to the game. action. Agarkar confirmed the deadline.
“I know he was asked to release himself for five weeks bowling, which is early in the first week of February, if I’m not mistaken,” Agarkar said. “And we’ll probably find out a little bit more at that point what exactly it is and with respect to what his medical condition is. I’m sure BCCI could get something from the physiotherapist himself. It’s better that it comes from the medical department than the medical department.” “I’m trying to explain 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 if the selectors had included a reserve if Bumrah does not recover in time for the Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19, Agarkar said his panel “just hoped Bumrah would be fit. We will have a chat if he is not fit.” “.
India play three ODIs against England on February 6, 9 and 12, their first ODIs since the tour of Sri Lanka in August last year, ahead of the Champions Trophy. India are in Group A of the Champions Trophy and begin their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20, after which they will play Pakistan on February 23 and New Zealand on March 2. India plays all its matches in Dubai because its government refused to allow the team to travel to Pakistan.