"We Meet Again": Jasprit Bumrah's Cryptic Post Has Fans Thinking About Possible Comeback

27.05.2023 - 17:05 sports.ndtv.com

Indian cricket team pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out of action for the last several months due to injury, seems to be on the path of a stunning comeback to the sport.

The 29-year-old pacer posted a picture of his cricket shoes on his Instagram. "Hello friend, we meet again," said Bumrah's post caption.

In April, Bumrah underwent surgery on his lower back in New Zealand. The medical procedure was successful and helped Bumrah get free from pain. "Jasprit Bumrah underwent surgery on his lower back in New Zealand which was successful and he remains pain-free.

The fast bowler was advised by the specialist to start his rehab six weeks after the surgery and accordingly, Bumrah commenced his rehab management at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru from Friday," said a press release from BCCI on April 15.

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