'Ek aadmi hamesha hospital mein rahega' - Fans react as Jasprit Bumrah starts his post-surgery rehab at NCA, Shreyas Iyer to undergo surgery next week

Shreyas Iyer-Jasprit Bumrah (Source: Twitter)

The Indian Cricket Board provided updates on India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and batsman Shreyas Iyer's injuries. Both cricketers have been out of action for quite some time due to back problems. Bumrah, who had lower back surgery in New Zealand, began his recovery at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru on Friday.

The pacer hasn't played since September 25 of last year. He returned to the T20I series against Australia after recuperating from a back ailment, but he injured his back again during the series, ruling him out of the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Bumrah regained fitness and was named to India's squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, however, he was forced to withdraw at the last minute after complaining of back pain during a match simulation at the NCA.

"Jasprit Bumrah underwent surgery in New Zealand on his lower back, 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," said Indian Cricket Board in their statement.

There has been no information on Bumrah's return to the Indian team. According to reports, he has no chance of playing in the WTC final against Australia in July, but he can just be to be fit in time for the ODI World Cup in India this October-November.

Shreyas Iyer is scheduled to undergo surgery: Indian Cricket Board

Shreyas Iyer, on the other hand, worsened his back injury against Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The injury forced him to miss the IPL 2023. He is also unlikely to compete in the WTC final.

"Shreyas Iyer is scheduled to undergo surgery for his lower back issue next week. He will remain under the surgeon’s care for two weeks and will return to the NCA after that for rehabilitation," the Indian cricket board added.

Here is how Twitter reacted

NCA में ही तो नही जाना था अब रिकवरी की जगह नई इंजरी होगी

— How Dare You Isolated Monk ? (@IsolatedMonk) April 15, 2023

Londiybaji se fursat mile to jaye na iyer 😏

— kk (@kingvk973) April 15, 2023

Nca working at full capacity

— Smooth Stocker (@imsmd_) April 15, 2023

when he completed surgery
I have seen him doinf ads and roaming with chumbai indians

— Haniel Peter (@peter_haniel) April 15, 2023

So there are chances that Bumrah might not even play the World Cup??

— Pandit Jofra Archer (@Punn_dit) April 15, 2023

He doesnt deserve to play in the WTC final
He needs to play some ranji and domestic cricket
To earn his spot back

— Rohit (@imr0hit_) April 15, 2023

Started rehab in NCA, hopefully getting ready for another surgery

— Rishabh Shah (@Pun_Intended___) April 15, 2023

dont worry he will be fit for next IPL

— Haniel Peter (@peter_haniel) April 15, 2023

Ye Rastogi khaandaan ki parampara hai kya, ki ek aadmi hamesha hospital mein rahega 😁😁 pic.twitter.com/3zoFsNwHM5

— Bhupender Thakur (@MisterBeeTee) April 15, 2023

Abhi to 6 weeks bola ?

— Aakash ♡ (@AakashNikam9) April 15, 2023