NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday has issued crucial medical and fitness updates on five India international players currently undergoing rehabilitation at the esteemed National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
The updates shed light on the progress of these players as they recover from their respective injuries and strive to return to the cricket field at full capacity.
The cricketers under rehabilitation at the NCA are: pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna, batters KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna
"The two fast bowlers are in the final stages of their rehab and are bowling with full intensity in the nets. The duo will now play some practice games, which the NCA will organise. The BCCI Medical Team is pleased with their progress and will make a final decision after assessing them following the practice games," the BCCI release read.
KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer
"They have resumed batting in the nets and are currently undergoing strength and fitness drills. The BCCI Medical Team is satisfied with their progress and will increase their intensity in terms of both skills and strength and conditioning in the coming days," the BCCI said.
Rishabh Pant
"He has made significant progress in his rehabilitation and has commenced batting as well as keeping in the nets. He is currently following a fitness programme designed for him which includes strength, flexibility and running," the BCCI added.
