Delhi: Australian veteran fast bowler Glenn McGraw has advised Indian fast bowler Jaspreet Bumrah. Umka says that if they have to lengthen their career, then you have to work hard outside the field. In the last few years, Bumrah has faced a lot of problems due to injuries. Due to back injury, he has been out of big tournaments like 2022 T20 World Cup, 2023 World Test Championship Final and 2025 Champions Trophy.

31-year-old Bumrah suffered a back injury in the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Due to this, he could not bowl in the second innings of the match played in Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). After winning this match, Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade.

Glenn Macgra's suggestion

McGragra says that Bumrah has found ways to handle the pressure on his body on the last few occasions, but he will have to work more wisely so that the injury can be avoided.

Australian veteran said, “He puts more emphasis on his body than other bowlers. They have learned to manage it, but it is not possible every time.

He has returned from injury before, so he himself will have a better idea of ​​his recovery time and gym work. Now he is no longer young as before, so he will have to work more wisely. “

In addition, McGragra compared the fast bowling to drive a car and said that Bumrah would have to work more hard outside the field to give himself a 'fuel'.

He further said, “Being a fast bowler is like driving a car. If you do not fill the fuel from time to time, it will stop. My fuel tank was bigger than Bumrah because I used to bowl with them slowly.

These players know the needs of their body. If the Indian team is in trouble, then they need Bumrah. “

Bumrah can miss the opening match of IPL 2025

Meanwhile, there are reports that Bumrah will not be available for Mumbai Indians in the opening matches of IPL 2025, as he is still recovering from his back injury.

Mumbai Indians will start their IPL 2025 campaign on 23 March against Chennai Super Kings at Chepock Stadium.