Shane Bond feels Jasprit Bumrah’s career might be in danger with persistent back injuries

Ex-New Zealand pacer Shane Bond expressed concern for Jasprit Bumrah's injuries, claiming that another one could potentially end his career.

Shane Bond feels Jasprit Bumrah’s career might be in danger with persistent back injuries

Former New Zealand bowler Shane Bond expressed concern regarding Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and persistent injury issues. (via ESPN)

Ex-New Zealand cricketer Shane Bond shared his concern for star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s recurring back injuries, as well as his fitness. The former Kiwi bowler exclaimed that another injury could possibly end Bumrah’s cricketing career.

Jasprit Bumrah remained out of the Indian cricket team, during their recent Champions Trophy campaign. The Men in Blue went on to win the 2025 edition of the tournament in Dubai, marking their third CT trophy in the history of the competition. Bumrah was out due to a back injury that he suffered during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, in the months of December and January. 

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The 31-year-old pacer, who is ranked number one in the world in Test cricket, walked off the pitch on the second day of India’s match against Australia, in January this year. Later on, reports emerged that Bumrah had to undergo scans for a stress-related injury. He is currently receiving treatment at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, and is on his way to recovering from the injury. 

Moreover, it is not the first time that Bumrah has remained sidelined for an extended spell. Back in March 2023, the Indian right-arm pacer underwent surgery for another back injury. He has been in and out of the treatment room, generating concern. Ex-New Zealand pacer Shane Bond recently spoke about the 31-year-old’s future and work management. Bond had trained Bumrah during his Mumbai Indians’ days. 

Speaking to ESPN Cricinfo, Shane Bond expressed the need to give the 31-year-old pacer a much needed break, amid the busy schedule. Bond also noted the difficulties Jasprit Bumrah has faced in transitioning from T20 to Test cricket. While claiming that another back injury for Bumrah could be career-ending, he stressed the importance of resting the player, ahead of the much-important 2027 Cricket World Cup. 

I wouldn’t want to be playing him any more than two in a row… If he has another injury in the same spot, that could be a career-ender, potentially, because I’m not sure you can have surgery on that spot again.

Shane Bond on Jasprit Bumrah (via ESPN)

Moreover, Bond also spoke about the element of risk with Bumrah’s participation in the upcoming IPL season. The 31-year-old Mumbai Indians star’s availability for the 2025 edition of the tournament still remains in doubt. 

Former West Indies star commends Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah on his ‘special’ craft

Ex-West Indies pacer Fidel Edwards showered praise on Indian speedster and the world’s number one Test bowler Jaspirt Bumrah. The 43-year-old hailed Bumrah’s bowling and distinctive abilities as a ‘craft’, which is ‘special’ to watch. 

Fidel Edwards on Jasprit Bumrah
Ex-West Indies pacer Fidel Edwards praised Jasprit Bumrah’s abilities, and bowling action. (via NDTV)

Bumrah has gained popularity and greatness as one of the best modern-day pacers, with his bowling abilities. The 31-year-old extends his arm to a certain angle and uses his wrist to execute a wide range of variations, leaving many shocked. He has scalped more than 400 international wickets in just 204 matches, since his debut in 2016.

Bumrah has established himself in all three formats of the sport. He most recently, won the T20 World Cup with the Indian team in the USA and West Indies. His recent heroics have attracted a lot of praise, with Fidel Edwards being among his admirers. The former Barbados star, who himself had a unique bowling action, praised the Indian pacer. 

Speaking in an interview with ANI, Edwards claimed that Bumrah is the ‘best’ fast bowler in the world right now. He also added that the 31-year-old creates a special craft with his bowling action. This Edwards stated, often makes Bumrah spectacular to watch.

If you watch Jasprit Bumrah, he is one of the best; he is probably the best fast bowler. His craft is something special to watch.

Fidel Edwards on Jasprit Bumrah

Fidel Edwards also shared his experience of reuniting his former teammates and many other cricketing stars, in the IML. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah, most recently won the ICC Test Player of the Year award and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the best player of the year.