The quick bowler has been sidelined since August 2022, lacking a number of T20I sequence in addition to the Asia Cup. He recovered in time to play two T20Is in opposition to Australia, however aggravated his damage, missed the T20 World Cup, and is but to return since.

Akhtar explains the explanations behind Bumrah’s recurring again damage.

“He has this front-on action and when he loads up before delivering the bowl he puts a lot of pressure on his spinal cord. We used to be side-on, and bowlers like me we could take help from our hips, thighs, from left hand as well and that used to compensate (for the pressure on the back). Unfortunately, Jasprit doesn’t have that leverage,” Akhtar informed Sports Tak.

“A front-on action has no compensation and with that action, when the back gives in, you can’t escape it irrespective of how much you try.”

Shoaib additionally lamented Indian staff administration for not with the ability to handle Bumrah.

“The amount of cricket he has played he will break down. He was a regular in all three formats then he was playing IPL. His action is not that sustainable,” he mentioned.

“It’s unfortunate, I feel India could have managed him a bit better. And he himself should have been more aware of which format he should play and which he should skip,” he added.

Back issues are nothing new for India’s foremost pacer. His present damage is his longest interval on the sidelines, however as lately as 2019-20, he spent three months out after struggling a stress fracture in his decrease again.

Shoaib additionally urged what Bumrah must do to remain match and lengthen his profession.

He mentioned: “If I’ve been within the administration, I might have informed him to play solely three ODIs out of 5 and play solely the essential one.

“More training and less matches will prolong his career. He needs a lot of muscle in his back.”

Bumrah’s open-chested, front-on bowling motion wants cautious execution to keep away from accidents. While Bumrah’s motion is a significant motive for him being one of many world’s greatest, discovering tempo, deceiving batsmen, and with the ability to swing the ball each methods. It can also be extraordinarily bodily.

“You can’t change his action, he has done so well with this action. He is a brave bowler and it makes me sad to see him going through this phase. I wish him a speedy recovery,” mentioned Akhtar.