Last Update: February 27, 2023, 23:39 IST
Jasprit Bumrah will not be able to play in IPL 2023 and also in WTC final (AP Photo)
After reports suggest Jasprit Bumrah may be kept out for a while, fans react with hilarious memes
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s long-standing injury is certainly a matter of concern for the team India has been dealt with in recent times. Bumrah has been away from cricket for more than five months.
He was expected to make a comeback in the Indian Premier League. This could have been a good sign for the Indian brigade, who are set to participate in the tournament for the second time in a row World Test Championship (WTC) in June, a report in Cricbuzz said that Bumrah could miss both the events as his injury will take more time to heal completely.
As per reports, the fast bowling maestro is not match-fit yet and could join the Indian unit in the ODI World Cup even if he does not make it to the Asia Cup.
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Since the news of his delayed comeback hit the internet, it has received mixed reactions from Indian fans. While some supported the Indian pacer’s decision to take more time, others criticized him for not completing several key tasks.
A fan shared a clip of Bollywood Actor Bobby Deol Bowling in Celebrity Cricket League and sarcastically termed him as “Bumrah’s replacement” in the upcoming IPL for Mumbai Indians.
Another fan supported Bumrah’s decision to “quit IPL”, saying, “He should focus on WTC and ODI World Cup later this year.”
A user took a dig at Mumbai Indians fans who, according to him, “thought they would see both Bumrah and Archer playing together in IPL.”
Wishing Jasprit Bumrah a speedy recovery, an Indian fan tweeted, “Come back as strong as ever.”
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Here are some other notable responses:
At least MI has developed a player like Bumrah for whom everyone cares unlike any other franchise – Cricket Fanatic (@Loyal_Cricket) February 27, 2023
Feeling sad for jasprit bumrah 😢 pic.twitter.com/DvNiP9vQ2w
— Arun Singh (@ArunTuThikHoGya) February 27, 2023
Jasprit Bumrah last wore the Indian kit during the home T20 match against Australia in September last year.
Owing to his unfortunate injury, the right-arm pacer had to sit out two consecutive marquee events – the Asia Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup. After missing the tours of New Zealand and Bangladesh, he was initially included in the squad for the limited overs series against Sri Lanka.
But, just before the home series, the BCCI decided to give Bumrah more time to get fully fit as he was not feeling comfortable. Looking at the recent scenario, the Indian apex board has not made any official announcement revealing the possible date of Bumrah’s return.
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