Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill are steadily working their way back to full fitness ahead of India's upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka. The two key players are following carefully managed rehabilitation plans as Team India prepares for the important two-match series later this month.
India will face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series from August 15 to August 27. The first Test will be played in Galle, followed by the second in Colombo. Shubman Gill's side will need to secure a series victory in Sri Lanka to push for a place in the World Test Championship final.
According to a report by Times of India, Jasprit Bumrah has started the final phase of his recovery after suffering knee swelling during the ODI series in England. Jasprit Bumrah will gradually increase his bowling workload at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) to prepare for the demands of Test cricket.
“Bumrah will start bowling this week and his workload will be gradually increased. He needs to get used to bowling longer spells again. The medical team at CoE will be closely monitoring it, and the initial reports are that he should be good to start the first Test,” a BCCI source told TOI.
"These two Test matches are very important for India. Dropping even one Test here will put immense pressure on the team to qualify for the WTC final next year. That's why the team management wants Bumrah to be available in prime shape for the series."
The selectors have included Jasprit Bumrah in India's 15-member squad for the Sri Lanka tour, subject to fitness clearance. India last played Test cricket in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati last November.
Shubman Gill Fitness Update Amid Neck Problem
The report also shared an update on Shubman Gill's fitness. The India captain has been dealing with recurring neck pain for several months and has sought treatment from specialists outside the BCCI to manage the issue before the Sri Lanka series.
“Gill has been battling the neck pain for some time. It flares up every now and then, especially when he bats for a longer period. He has been consulting specialists outside BCCI for treatment and he is much better now. It's an ongoing process. India felt his absence in that South Africa series. That's why he has taken a cautious approach in addressing the chronic issue,” the source said.
Gill first experienced the neck problem during the opening Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. The injury ruled him out of the remainder of the series, which India lost 0-2, and it also forced him to miss an IPL match earlier this year.
Sai Sudharsan Nears Return for Sri Lanka Tour
Sai Sudharsan is also making steady progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury. The left-handed batter is expected to resume batting at the Centre of Excellence next week, and the BCCI medical team has given a positive update on his chances of being available for the opening Test.
Like Jasprit Bumrah, Sudharsan has been picked in the 15-member squad subject to fitness. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the Test side after being rested for the Afghanistan series, while Saransh Jain has earned his maiden India call-up.
India will begin the two-match series in Galle on August 15 before moving to Colombo for the second Test. With challenging series against New Zealand and Australia in the current World Test Championship cycle, India need a strong result in Sri Lanka to keep their hopes of reaching a third WTC final alive.
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