Bumrah yet to get clearance from NCA, BCCI to monitor workload ahead of IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly anticipating the return of some of their favorite Indian players. One such player is Jasprit Bumrah, the right-arm quick who has been recuperating from an injury and has missed several series in recent months.

Bumrah has not played any cricket since the T20I series against Australia at home in September 2022. Since then, he has been undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

However, according to a recent report in Cricbuzz, Bumrah is yet to receive clearance from the NCA. Fans had hoped to see Bumrah return to action in the last two series against Australia in Indore and Ahmedabad. However, he was not picked for either the Test team or the ODI squad against Australia because he has not yet received clearance from the NCA.

Bumrah has been featured in some practice matches at the NCA facility in the last 10 days, but he is still waiting for clearance. The BCCI is constantly monitoring his progress and will also keep an eye on his workload as per its usual program.

The board is cautious about managing Bumrah's workload, as it is looking at his participation in the World Test Championship Final to be played in London in July and the ODI World Cup to be held later in the year in India. The BCCI will also have to balance the interests of five-time winner Mumbai Indians, who would like their most-potent bowler back in full flow.

The Mumbai Indians had a difficult season last year and will be hoping to have Bumrah back in their fold for the upcoming season. However, with the BCCI being cautious about managing Bumrah's workload, the Mumbai Indians will now have to hold onto their aspirations for IPL 2023.

Bumrah has been a vital member of the Mumbai Indians team, and his absence will undoubtedly be felt if he is unable to play in IPL 2023. However, the BCCI's priority is to ensure that Bumrah is fully fit and ready to represent India in international tournaments later in the year.

As the IPL 2023 season approaches, fans will be eagerly watching for updates on Bumrah's status and hoping that he will be able to take the field for the Mumbai Indians once again.