Jasprit Bumrah Injury Update News: Indian Pacer Posts Heart-Touching Message for His Fans After Getting Ruled Out of India vs South Africa 2019 Test Series
Pacer Umesh Yadav comes in as a replacement for Bumrah and will have the responsibility to fill the boots of the ace pacer. Bumrah was in astonishing form in Tests against West Indies as he took two five-wicket hauls in four innings which included a hat-trick as well. So, Bumrah’s absence is huge breather for the South African batsman.
India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah posted a heart-warming message for his fans after being ruled out of India vs South Africa 2019 Test Series. The right-arm pacer sustained a minor fracture in his lower back, which became the reason for his ouster from the Test matches. Jasprit Bumrah has emerged as the pace spearhead of Indian bowling line-up in recent times and also played a crucial role in India’s triumph in Test series against West Indies. However, Bumrah took to Instagram and expressed his gratitude towards the fans who are wishing for his speedy recovery and also promised to come back better than ever before. Jasprit Bumrah Sustains Minor Fracture in Lower Back, Ruled Out of India vs South Africa 2019 Test Series, Umesh Yadav Comes In As Replacement.
“Injuries are part & parcel of the sport. Thank you for all your recovery wishes. My head is held high & I am aiming for a comeback that’s stronger than the setback” wrote Bumrah on the microblogging website. Pacer Umesh Yadav steps in as a replacement for Bumrah and will have to fill the boots of the ace pacer. Bumrah was in astonishing form in Tests against West Indies as he took two five-wicket hauls in four innings which included a hat-trick as well. So, Bumrah’s absence is huge breather for the South African batsman.
Here's Bumrah's Post For Fans
The three-match Test series will start on October 2 with the first match at Vishakhapatnam. The Proteas made a decent start to the India Tour as they managed to clinch a 1-1 draw in the T20I series. However, Test is considered a different ball game and the visitors will have to give their best in order to put up a challenge against the Virat Kohli-led side.
The number-three ranked Test bowler Bumrah might not be participating in the three-match rubber. But Faf du Plessis and Co will still need to tackle the veteran pair of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in order to defeat the number-one ranked Test side in their own den.
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