Vaibhav Tripathi
On Friday, July 21, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) provided crucial medical updates on fitness status of five players: Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant, all currently undergoing recovery at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
The two pace bowlers, Bumrah and Krishna, have gone through most of their respective rehabilitation programmes, and are expected to play practice games. “The BCCI Medical Team is pleased with their progress and will make a final decision after assessing them following the practice games,” the released said.
As far as Rahul and Iyer are concerned, the duo have again started to bat in the nets, alongside 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.”
In relation to Pant, the release noted the young cricketer has made significant strides in his rehabilitation journey. He has also resumed batting and keeping in the nets while following a tailored fitness program that includes elements of strength, flexibility, and running.